Waiting for battle... by KarmaSong

Photography • People • posted on Oct 15, 2008

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These two lads were part of a festival dedicated to Martial Arts organised by the association in which I have been practising , for my part, Tai Chi Chuan, for nearly four years now. We were all gathered last Sunday in a vast gym hall to promote various martial arts, such as Kobudo, Kyudo, Budo Tai Jutsu, Ninjutsu , Tai Chi and Chi Qong...

Here, the guys are wearing authentic and traditional costumes of Japan's Muromachi warriors (The Muromachi period , also known as the Muromachi era, is a division of Japanese history running from approximately 1336 to 1573.). They performed a series of kata ( a Japanese word describing detailed choreographed patterns of movements with weapons practiced either solo or in pairs) belonging to the traditional martial art named Kobudo, a Japanese term that can be translated as "old martial way" ...

Many many thanks for your comments on my last image taken in Iceland, two months ago. Have a nice week everyone !

Comments (70)

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ElizaB

2:32PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

interesting photograph Jean-Luc

lucindawind

2:38PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

how cool !!!

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photostar

2:42PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Great capture, Jean-Luc. Most interesting to see the use of traditional costumes used in the display of these martial art festivals.

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emmecielle

3:32PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Interesting photo and informations! :)

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hipps13

4:26PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Hi Jean-Luc awesome capture and info a joy to view sweet smile to you warm hug, Linda

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DarkStormCrow

5:32PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Excellent!

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jocko500

5:48PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

wonderful to see stuff like this. bet it was fun to watch too. love the photo of it

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fredster66

6:22PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Stunning clarity with these two... an outstanding photo, Jean-Luc!

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MrsRatbag

8:51PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

This armor has always fascinated me; it doesn't look like it would be much protection, but it must have worked, eh? Great shot! And cool title, it reminds me of the lyrics from a Genesis song of the 1970s "Supper's Ready"; sorry, my own little peculiarity... :)

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Lunastar

8:55PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Beautiful photo. Traditional garb looks heavy!

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LudyMelltSekher

9:16PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Beautiful and excelent photography my friend,Super Wonderful!!! Congratulations!!! A million stars **** Have a marvelous day.Luminous blessings.Ludy.

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amota99517

9:33PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Very nice shot! The armor is so interesting.

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Minda

9:52PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

wow! This is great capture jean-luc,great details, the costumes are great..excellent work

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novelist

10:41PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

Lovely detailing on the costumes. Interesting read, too. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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artaddict2

11:15PM | Wed, 15 October 2008

A remarkable shot of these guys in this amazing decorative trditional armour! Great capture!

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stevey3d

8:12AM | Thu, 16 October 2008

Wonderful image Jean-Luc! Superb detail!

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clam73

8:45AM | Thu, 16 October 2008

really fantastic capture and informations here....I like the details and colors of those Muromachi costumes.....a piece of Japanese history, lovely done!

frankie96

8:47AM | Thu, 16 October 2008

And I bet that each costume is unique to the individual wearing it..great detail in the image and interesting narrative...

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