{"product_id":"niten-ichi-ryu-bokuto-shoto","title":"Niten Ichi Ryu Bokuto Shoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Niten Ichi Ryu Bokken is slim and lightweight, thoroughly representing Musashi's Kenjutsu techniques which rely on finesse rather than brute strength. The Bokuto is available in Japanese white oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade of high-quality Japanese White Oak\u003cbr\u003eAll handmade by Japanese expert craftsmen\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 64cm (approx. 21\")\u003cbr\u003eBlade: 49cm\u003cbr\u003eHandle: 15cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approx. 210 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat is Niten Ichi Ryu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNiten Ichi Ryu is the Kenjutsu school founded by Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's most famous swordsman. Known for its two-sword techniques, called 'Niten Ichi' or \"two heavens as one,\" this style uses both a long and short sword in unpredictable ways. Musashi's Nito technique showcases his skill and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePracticing these techniques enhances coordination, speed, and awareness. The Bokuto that Musashi made and used, even as a walking stick in his later years, is now kept at Usa Jingu Shrine, O-ita prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis white Oak Bokuto is completely untreated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a 'how to' guide on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e waxing wooden weapons, please check out our walk-through video, \"How to wax Bokken.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-container\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rJZyv3W4HmI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tozando","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41740407275653,"sku":"010-S131","price":72.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/7890\/4709\/products\/06_e3feb262-8fff-4bae-9b16-e02401dd6b06.jpg?v=1671522796","url":"https:\/\/tozandoshop.com\/products\/niten-ichi-ryu-bokuto-shoto","provider":"Tozando International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}