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WEAPON OF CHOICE James Horne is a master of more than just martial arts. By hand-crafting his own weapons, he creates functional works of art. MARTY FUGATE CONTRIBUTOR
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ames Horne began his martial arts training in 1959 in Okinawa, Japan, while stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps. After returning to the United States in 1962, he continued his training as a member of the 2nd Marine Division Karate Team. Over the past 49 years, Horne has been awarded a master’s degree in karate and teacher’s licenses in several martial disciplines, including kenjutsu and kobujutsu, jujitsu and aikido. He is the sōke, or founder, of the
Sangaku Bujutsu school, based in Sarasota. The school’s motto is: “The hands of a devil. A saint’s heart.” The school’s style is a blend of Okinawan “empty hand” and weapons techniques. Here, Horne displays another form of martial artistry. He makes all the weapons himself. We caught up with Horne to talk weaponry, woodworking and the art of the warrior spirit. SEE PAGE 2
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Photos by Nick Friedman
Top: James Horne hand crafts his own martial arts weapons, including these bō staffs. Right: Horne unsheaths a custom sword he recently made.