Helmet in the shape of a crouching rabbit; iron, lacquer, silver, gold, leather, silk; 17th century Japan. Public domain via Met Museum.
Kize sparring headgear; non-aborbent foam and fabric; 21st century United States (manufactured in Pakistan). Photo by TWT. Helmet via Century Martial Arts.
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For my birthday, The Wife and The Child got me kumite gear. Now I can spar in the tradition of other bushi without getting damaged as I train. I don't claim to be a samurai, in any way, shape, or form, I just like the juxtaposition and the lineage to which I belong.
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