Kenshibu

. While fans may also be employed in some kenbu dances, not all require them.

History

Although Japanese weapon dances existed in the Nara and Heian periods of Japanese history, modern kenshibu is an invention of the post-Meiji era. Kenbu draws its origins from the Gekken Kaisha (撃剣会社, lit. 'fencing company') created by Sakakibara Kenkichi (榊原健吉) in 1872. The Gekken Kaisha toured Japan, engaging in 'fencing performances' (撃剣興行, "gekken kougyou") which quickly became popular. [Deborah Klens-Bigman, [http://ejmas.com/jtc/2006jtc/jtcart_klens-bigman_0603.html "The Fan and the Sword: Exploring Kenbu"] ] Many modern schools of kenbu derive from other traditions, but Sakakibara's Gekken Kaisha was the first to explore the form.

Following the end of World War II, swords were outlawed in Japan for a period of about seven years. During this time, kenbu schools adapted to use fans instead of swords in their dances. After swords became legal once again, this new type of dancing was retained. [ibid.] Over time shibu has evolved into a style distinct from kenbu, with its dances set to poetry of a less martial character.

Kenbu

Kenbu (剣舞, occ. 剣武) is performed in "hakama" and "kimono", wearing "tabi", a type of divided-toe socks. Various other items may be used in the costume, including "hachimaki" (a headband used to keep the dancer's hair pulled back) and "tasuki" (a white cloth strip which ties the kimono sleeves out of the way). When these other items are used, a white cloth belt is traditionally worn over the hakama ties. This white belt was originally worn by "samurai" preparing to go into battle and served to reinforce the hakama ties so that, in the event they were cut, the samurai would not find himself with his pants suddenly heaped around his ankles.

hibu

Shibu Emperor who was born to save the world from evils. (詩舞) is also called "shibu" (扇舞), or a great warrior.Born in the lands of china. A great fighter. His monuments are kept in the Museum of China.He will

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