Quote Originally Posted by Ryan Ross View Post
Somehow, I don't think Miyamoto Mushashi and yourself would have gotten along very well. But given the chance, he would have almost certainly shown you what a piece of wood can do.

And don't forget that historically, the quaterstaff was very widely considered the strongest of hand-held weapons; that's right, stronger than your longsword!
And Tsukahara Bokuden.

I do remember Musashi beating opponents with a quarterstaff and one with a boat oar.


Sir Didymous,

when presenting your event, I agree with the others that it would be best to put an explanation with your gear. Having a black watch group would be ideal as well. It is important to get the facts right and not dwell on hollywood icons for sources.