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A variant of the weapon known as tekkō-kagi (手甲鉤, lit. "back of the hand hooks") is characterized by four iron nails like bear claws attached to a metal ring. Worn over the hands, the claws could be used for scraping and striking. It is used for both offensive and defensive purposes as the wielder can slash and defend with natural hand ...
Togakure-ryū (戸隠流) is a historical tradition of ninjutsu known as the "School of the Hidden Door", allegedly founded during the Oho period (1161–1162) by Daisuke Nishina (仁科大助) (a.k.a. Daisuke Togakure (戸隠大助)), who learned his original fighting techniques from a Chinese monk named Kain Dōshi. [1]
Kakute were usually worn on the middle finger with the spikes hidden inside the hand, and then used to attack when the enemy least expected. The spikes were also excellent for holding onto an opponent, striking across the face, choking, and sometimes climbing as well. Some kakute had a tab with a hole, that was used for hojojutsu techniques. In ...
Americans who receive pensions have a complicated relationship with the Social Security system due to a couple of federal rules designed to reduce excessive Social Security payouts: the Windfall...
Shuko Suzuhara (鈴原 萩子, Suzuhara Shūko) is Misaki's mother and Shoko's elder sister. She is 31 years old. She works for the company behind Angelic Layer and is one of its top players. Shuko, or "Shu" as she is called when playing Angelic Layer, is the undisputed champion with her angel Athena, having won the past three national ...
Shacknews was founded in 1996 by Steve Gibson. [2] [3] The website, originally named 'Quakeholio', was dedicated to the then-upcoming ID Software game Quake. [4]FileShack, a spinoff-site for game demos, patches, videos, and miscellaneous game-related assets for Shacknews users and others, was launched in August 2002.
Size comparison of megaraptorids. Megaraptorans were medium to large-sized theropods, ranging from Fukuiraptor, which was about 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) in length, to the 9 meter (30 feet) long Aerosteon, the 9 to 10 meter (30 to 33 feet) long Maip [5] and the 12.8 meter (42 foot) long Bahariasaurus, if it is a member. [9]
Jinx is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and animated series. She debuted in 1987 as the G.I. Joe Team's female ninja, and since then her code name has been the identity of several other incarnations of the same character, including one of Snake Eyes' apprentices in G.I. Joe: Sigma 6, Chuckles' undercover contact in G.I. Joe: Cobra, and Storm ...