{"product_id":"mgmp-04b","title":"MGMP-04B - Warrior Monk  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-04B – Warrior Monk | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warrior monks of medieval Japan were an important force during the Gempei War, fought between the Taira and Minamoto clans from 1180 to 1185.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese monks, known as Sohei, were associated with Buddhist monasteries that maintained armed forces and participated in the military conflicts of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Jenkins Designs explains that the Sohei played a significant role during the opening stages of the war, particularly at the Battle of Uji Bridge in 1180.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the naginata was among their preferred weapons, the manufacturer's collection also represents monks equipped with swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMGMP-04B – Warrior Monk depicts a Japanese warrior monk wearing red and orange robes and carrying two swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure provides an additional weapon variation within the Sohei collection, complementing the naginata and yumi-armed warrior monks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53243462123802,"sku":"MGMP-04B","price":82.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MGMP-04B.jpg?v=1793186474","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mgmp-04b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}