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Follow on Google News | SMAA Gives a Brief History of Japanese SwordsBy: Shudokan Martial Arts Association Is the katana the only Japanese sword you've heard of? Sensei Paul Martin gave us a detailed history of Japanese swords in volume 20, issue 3 of the "SMAA Journal." Here's a brief overview from that article: It is thought that the shift from straight blades to Japanese swords with curvature happened around the mid to late Heian period (794-1184). This was during the mid-10th century: about the time Taira Masakado and Fujiwara Sumitomo rebelled against the government in the Johei (931-938) and Tengyo (938-947) eras. LATE HEIAN TO EARLY KAMAKURA From the late Heian period and the early Kamakura period (1185-1333) we can see the Japanese sword as we know it today: shinogi-zukuri (ridgeline) construction, with a wide base, narrowing acutely towards the small point section (ko-kissaki) MEIJI ONWARDS Blades made from the ninth year of Meiji (1868-1912) until present day are referred to as gendaito (modern swords). As of the Hatorei decree in 1876 (banning civilians from wearing swords), the need for swords declined. However, in Meiji 39 (1906), the craft gained imperial patronage. The sword smiths Gassan Sadakazu and Miyamoto Kanenori were appointed Tei Shitsu Gi Gei In (craftsmen by imperial appointment— Read the full article on our website: https://www.smaa- SMAA is Your 2024 Martial Arts Association SMAA offers five divisions of authentic Japanese martial arts: aikido, iaido, judo, jujutsu, and karate-do. If you're looking for a new martial arts association to kickstart the new year, give us a call at (734) 720-0330 or submit a contact form here. We look forward to helping you develop your art! About Shudokan Martial Arts Association: End
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