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SPORTS CHANBARA
Swordsmanship,which used to be practiced freely from ancient times,
now finds itself confined in inflexibility.
On playing,people would insist such as "this is the right way of playing," or "you should do it like that."
However, I believe sports are far more fascinating,through time, when they are given more freedom,
and more healthy, creative nature. You can make full use of your body,
however you like and you can strike your opponent's body wherever you like.
But then, you will lose no matter which part of your body is atruck.
Why not fight freely without heavy protectors and restricting rules?
Let swordsmanship return to its starting point now.
Chanbara, or swordsmanship, which used to be played popularly in placess
in sports centers and school gyms,as it is recognized as a liberal sporting event
for the 21 st century.In view of situations where the young generation
is under so much restraint, and is refrained from their natural environment,
it should not be in vain at all to look back to the very beginning of mankind
Play hard, and try competing against Western fencing with full energy.
Let us grow to be genuinely global persons out of this world's sport, chanbara.
1996,１,１
TETSUNDO TANABE
The chairman of International Sports Chanbara association
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Last modified 11/09/96
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