The head of the sasumata would be used to catch around the neck, arms, legs, or joints of a suspect and detain them until officers could close in and apprehend them (using hojōjutsu). …

2023年6月13日 · The Sasumata is a pole-type weapon, traditionally used to catch and hold an opponent without causing significant damage. This article will take you through the origins of …

The sasumata (刺股?) (spear fork) is a pole weapon used by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. Although some sources place the origin of the sasumata in the Muromachi …

The torimono sandōgu consisted of the sodegarami (sleeve entangler), sasumata (spear fork) and tsukubo (push pole). [6] All three implements were mounted on long hardwood poles usually …

While other man catchers are no longer in use, the sasumata (described above) currently has modern variants that are semi-flexible, with padding, blunt endpoints, and other slightly …

2023年5月3日 · Design and Features of the Sasumata. The Sasumata is quite distinctive in its design. It consists of a long wooden pole, typically around two meters in length, ending in a U …

2016年12月15日 · Sasumata – Defensive Offensive Weapons. Sasumata is considered as an innovation from an old weapon. Its main purpose is to protect the user and those that are …

2024年5月13日 · Specifically made to hold and control opponents without hurting them seriously, the Sasumata is a polearm. This article details where the Sasumata came from, looking at its …

The Sasumata ((刺股), also known as "man-catchers", or "spear fork" are fascinating tools that originated in feudal Japan, serving dual purposes in both self-defense and law enforcement. …

A dull crescent-moon blade placed atop a long pole, the sasumata is a pole arm designed to capture opponents with a minimum of harm. A wielder who hits a Small or Medium opponent …