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Japanese Sword Arts FAQ V2.9 - Provides FAQ and information on Japanese sword arts including its origins, contrasts with other martial arts, costs involved, and related issues.
Japanese Armor and Weapons - Authentic reproduction of Japanese Armor (armour), Helmets and Kabuto with Mempo. As well as fully functional Japanese swords and weapons for display and/or re-enactment use.
Guelph School of Japanese Sword Arts - Annual event featuring martial arts instruction, academic presentations, and demonstrations. A crafts section includes many of the arts used to build Japanese swords.
Chen Chao-Po Japanese Samurai Swords - Dealing in Japanese style swords made by Chen Chao-po.
Fred Lohman Company - A source for parts and supplies for restoration and maintenance of Japanese swords. Located in Portland, Oregon.
Thaitsuki Nihonto - Manufacturer and seller of iaito, katana, and other equipment for Japanese sword arts.
Bugei Trading Company - Japanese swords and Samurai martial arts products featuring a 144 page 800 product catalog dedicated to feudal era samurai warrior lifestyle.
Nishijin Sword - Japanese sword shop in Kyoto, Japan. Offers equipment for various koryu such as kenjutsu and iaido. Specializes in shinken and iaito.
Sanmei Trading Co.,Ltd. - Special dealer of Japanese samurai swords - Antiques and modern swords as well as Iaito are available. Since 1962.
Journal of Japanese Sword Arts - A monthly magazine dealing with all aspects of Japanese sword study.

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance - Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (Japanese: 子連れ狼　子を貸し腕貸しつかまつる or Kozure Ōkami: Kowokashi udekashi tsukamatsuru, literally Wolf with Child in Tow: Child and Expertise for Rent) is the first in a series of six Japanese martial arts films ...
Umetada - Umetada is said to have been used by silversmiths since the Muromachi periodThe Japanese Sword: A Comprehensive Guide (Japanese Arts Library) by Kanzan Sato (1997)p.68.
Te-gatana - is a term from Japanese martial arts like aikido and karate referring to a hand position that resembles that of the blade of a sword. This can be in a high, middle or low position but is usually extended outwards at about eye level.
Chūdan-no-kamae - , occaisionally chūdan-gamae, or simply chūdan as it is shortened to in many Japanese martial arts schools that instruct in the use of the katana (sword). Chūdan-no-kamae translates to "middle-level posture.