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1. 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 (taekwon-do), you decide.

2. Japanese sword technology

An analytical project to determine the methods of manufacture of Japanese sword blades.

3. The metallurgy of Japanese plate armour

An analytical project to determine the metallurgical quality and effectiveness of Japanese armour.

4. Oriental

The Oriental gallery in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.

5. Japan

The Japanese section of the Oriental gallery in the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds.

6. 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.

2 Events

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.

2. Dragons' Den

Explore the mystical East and discover treasures from Japan and China.


1 Press Releases

1. Explore the mysteries of the East this weekend in Leeds

Banish the last of the January blues and discover treasures from Japan and China at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, this weekend (January 30 and 31).

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