6. Martial Arts Training Among Noblewomen
In feudal Japan, while formal martial arts training was predominantly male-dominated, some noblewomen, known as onna-bugeisha, received instruction in combat techniques to protect their households. Martial arts schools, or bujutsu, offered training in various disciplines, including swordsmanship (kenjutsu), spear fighting (sojutsu), and staff techniques (bojutsu). Although these schools were primarily male-centric, there is evidence that women participated in martial arts training, enabling them to master swordsmanship and strategy. For more information on the role of onna-bugeisha and their martial arts training, refer to the article “Onna-Bugeisha: The Female Samurai Warriors of Feudal Japan” on reliks.com.
