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1. Oriental
The Oriental gallery in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
2. Martial Arts Club
Here at the Royal Armouries in Leeds you can learn two distinct and separate art forms of Martial Arts, one with weapons (kobudo) and one without (taekwondo), you decide.
3. Japanese sword technology
An analytical project to determine the methods of manufacture of Japanese sword blades.
4. The metallurgy of Japanese plate armour
An analytical project to determine the metallurgical quality and effectiveness of Japanese armour.
5. New Publications
Here we feature the latest publication by the Royal Armouries.
6. Japan
The Japanese section of the Oriental gallery in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.
7. Art: Our Global Village
Use our global collection as your passport to discover the world in these 90-minute cross-curricular sessions. Patterns in art & design from across the world are explored through printing, textiles, weaving and metalwork.
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1. Japanese Arms and Armour Seminar
Ian Bottomley, former senior curator of Oriental arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, gives a fascinating insight into the traditions and techniques of Japanese armourers and swordsmiths.