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Martial Art Weapons

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Bokken

Wooden swords, called bokken, were used by warriors so they could practice sword fighting in relative safety. Bokken are made from hardwood, usually red oak. Although originally used as a practice weapon, the bokken gradually became a weapon itself. Where the sword is used for cutting bones, the bokken is used to smash them.

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