Arts Weapon

The Kusarigama also known as the Japanese Sickle Weapon is made with a sickle attached to a metal chain. At the end of the sickle and metal chain is a heavy iron weight.

In Japanese the word "Kama" stands for sickle that is on a metal chain and "manriki" means with a heavy weight at the very end.

If one were to use the Kusarigama, one would swing the weighted chain above the head in a circle and then lash it forward to grab the target's (other person) weapon or to wrap the person's legs and/or arms up. Once the person is trapped, the deadly sickle is used on the target.

Another way the Kusarigama is used is to spin the weighted ball and chain and hit him or her with it; thus causing severe injury or even death.

The chain on the Kusarigama is very helpful during fights such as if the weapon is dropped, the chain may be easy to grab and retrieve the weapon.

In the twelfth to seventeenth century many schools in Japan taught how to use the Kusarigama.

Many people believe that the Kusarigama was used by ninjas. Today many televisions shows and video games use the Japanese sickle weapon.

In the past Kusarigama has shown to be a good match against spears and swords. A famous teacher, Yamada Shinryukan, from the seventeenth century killed many men with his Japanese sickle weapon. The swords held by the other men were no match for his ability to use the Kusarigama. Finally, Mr. Yamada Shinryukan was brought to his death when he was drawn to a bamboo grove. The bamboo groves made it impossible for Yamada Shinryukan to swing the chain on the Japanese sickle weapon. Araki Mataemon who brought Yamada Shinryukan to this terrain was unable to be brought to his death as he was able to hold and keep his sword. Finally Mr. Shinryukan was brought to his death.

You may find homemade Japanese sickle weapons to purchase. You will want one that is made of the highest quality with genuine leather and ebony wood. A blade that is 4 mm thick is another excellent quality. You can choose from different lengths of blades as well as lengths of the chain.

Resource Box: For more information on Kusarigama also known as the Japanese sickle weapon, please visit http://www.kusarigamashop.com/.

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