THE ART OF KYUDO: WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT | STRENGTH | TACTICAL MASTERY

These photos were taken in 2024 while on a trip to Japan,

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Solo female archer, Warrior Women, Kyoto, Japan

Solo female archer, Warrior Women, Kyoto, Japan

Kyudo Training at the Budo Center, Kyoto, Japan

Kyudo Training at the Budo Center, Kyoto, Japan

Female samurai warriors were called onna-bugeisha, which translates to "female martial artist". They were skilled fighters who fought alongside male samurais during the feudal period in Japan.

Female samurai warriors were called onna-bugeisha, which translates to "female martial artist". They were skilled fighters who fought alongside male samurais during the feudal period in Japan.

Female Warriors: The Amazing Onna-Musha of Japan

Female Warriors: The Amazing Onna-Musha of Japan

The onna-musha were often members of Japan’s highest social classes.

The onna-musha were often members of Japan’s highest social classes.

The onna-musha were absolute proof that not only were Japanese women capable of becoming the battle-hardened warriors the men were, but they were also capable of surpassing them.

The onna-musha were absolute proof that not only were Japanese women capable of becoming the battle-hardened warriors the men were, but they were also capable of surpassing them.

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