A. Do you feel that you are frowned upon by the non initiated sword average citizen, friend, family?
I've always been an oddball...amongst average citizens, friends and family, until I show that I've brought the artifacts into cultural and historical context through exhibits, educational conferences, ethnic presentations and martial arts, etc., guess it has to do with understanding.
B. How do you feel about the social acceptance of swords?
* frowned upon
* lack of interest
* fear or weariness?
I'd say there is combination of negativeness, lack of interest and fear again among the average non initiated citizen unless you can show some sort of educational benefit.
C. Therefore, do you think
that swords are placed in a socio-cultural ghetto?
In my experience, learning the art of the sword brings one to a higher level, intellectually and creatively speaking...like the kris/naga form which deals subconsciously with the realms of wisdom, but then again I'm an oddball...lol
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