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Tobias_Reece
Brown Belt
Joined: 26 May 2001
Posts: 691
Location: Leeds, England
Styles: Matayoshi Okinawawn Kobudo, Shotokan Karate
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Hi all
I purchased a basic Jitte from Seni, but I have fallen in love with the design.
I was just wondering, if anyone knows, are they supposed to be used in a pair.
To my knowledge, they are supposed to be used on their own, but I have seen pics where they are grouped.
Hope that made sense.
Tobias
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ronryu
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Joined: 29 Nov 2001
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Location: griffin , ga
Styles: Shito ryu karate
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| Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2002 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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From what I know about the jitte it is a japanese varation of the sai . and they were used by the police to defend agenst the sword (?) not sure about that one . Anyway they were used in singles if you look at some of the extenable batons you will see that they look an awfull lot liek an jitte hummmm.
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Pacificshore
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Joined: 26 Mar 2002
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Location: West Coast
Styles: Chinese Kenpo/Kara-Ho Kempo
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| Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2002 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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As far as I know they were used by themselves. However, having an extra one wouldn't hurt!!   |
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SaiFightsMS
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Joined: 28 Oct 2001
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Location: Ohio
Styles: Shotokan, Shorin Ryu, Shi-to Ryu
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| Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2002 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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They were generally used singly. Many were very ornate and more ceremonial than anything. It seems they were an ornamentation of rank in the civil services.
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on the post.
