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TC wrote:

So much for gardening being a peaceful,calming activity !

My reply:

I know that was meant as humor but historically gardening and agriculture has 
never been a peaceful, calming activity.   The history of agriculture is 
filled with the constant strife before those wishing to develop the land to 
support a less nomadic way and those that prey on those who nurture the land.

In fact there are several martial arts weapons practices that are agriculture 
based; the need stemming from necessity.  Agriculture implements that have 
noted martial history's include:

Nunchakus (agricultural flail for beating rice/wheat)
Kuwa (Japanese Hoe)  
Tonfa (millstone handle)
Kama (hand sickle)
Naginata (long sickle (12 feet)

All the best, TFB



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