01-20-2010, 07:10 AM
I am a student of martial arts and considered a lifer by all around me. I have 21 years of practice myself and I am thrilled to know there are many more on RAT. Gamsahamnida, Domo, Thanks!!!
I was merely tying together unique materials and knowledge/history on the subject. I fully agree that the armor was probably not pine (understatement). The cultures of old simply have a way of using uncommon materials for great things in war and peace. I believe there are many things humanity has forgotten within a generation or two for a more practical solution. Still I always wondered though if a well placed front kick could shatter a wooden shield. The Ashigaru padded armor comes to mind I believe it was dual layer leather with a woven reed core.( please correct me if I am wrong )
I was merely tying together unique materials and knowledge/history on the subject. I fully agree that the armor was probably not pine (understatement). The cultures of old simply have a way of using uncommon materials for great things in war and peace. I believe there are many things humanity has forgotten within a generation or two for a more practical solution. Still I always wondered though if a well placed front kick could shatter a wooden shield. The Ashigaru padded armor comes to mind I believe it was dual layer leather with a woven reed core.( please correct me if I am wrong )
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb