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In this third volume of the Encyclopedia, Shidoshi Jordan has one of the oldest weapons in the tradition of Japanese film, the Naginata. Belonging to Bugei's military arsenal, but the Naginata was traditionally used by women of the Samurai for the defense in the absence of men. Some say that the Naginata is one of the most difficult to tackle due to the variety of movements and offers no doubt they can make cuts without the need to shorten the distance is one of their most valued advantages over enemies on horseback or on foot.
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