concept   plastron

3 commonsense assertions
Cultures (3) Western cultures (1) Asian cultures (1) East Asian countries (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 plastron Western cultures The concept of a plastron in Western cultures refers to both protective gear in fencing and the lower part of a turtle or tortoise's shell. 9
2 plastron Asian cultures Asian cultures use plastrons as protective fencing gear in martial arts like kendo or fencing. 3
3 plastron East Asian countries Plastron is a lesser-known protective item in traditional East Asian martial arts and attire. 3