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 The Naginata's length and weight made it an efficient weapon against the
sword, and its circular execution made it one of the most graceful and
fluid of classical Japanese combat systems. Naginata today is an art
form that teaches etiquette, respect, patience, self-confidence, and
self-control. The practice of Naginata nurtures stamina, beauty and
grace of movement, and the building of character through discipline
and concentration. Moral code is based on chivalry and honor.
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The Naginata is a weapon with a rich history, utilized and refined
from the Nara Period (710-784 A.D.) to today. Employed initially by
the Bushi (warriors), it later found itself the specific weapon of the
Sohei or Buddhist monks.
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