I'm not afraid of controversy. This blog tackles the tough questions. Questions sure to inflame the keyboard martial artists that troll the various forums. One question that repeatedly flames up all over the interwebs is: Why do Bujinkan members wear tabi? I know I crossed a line. After asking a question like that there is no going back. If you have been hiding under a cheeseburger and don't know what tabi are, from wikipedia: Tabi ( 足袋 ? ) are traditional Japanese socks . Ankle high and with a separation between the big toe and other toes, they are worn by both men and women with zori , geta , and other traditional thonged footwear. What are some good reasons to wear tabi in Bujinkan training? I made a list of possible reasons: If you wanna be a ninja, dress the part. In America, tabi are all ninja baby. When you read those ninja books from the '80's it is easier to follow the foot diagrams. If you are caught by the enemy (th...
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