England has banned "samurai" swords? That's nothing, in some public/private school systems here in the good 'ol US of A kickball, dodgeball, tag, etc have been banned at recess due to overly aggressive little boys getting too rough (having fun). Boys everywhere are being emsculated by an overly feminine society that places no value on boyish play. "Play nicely children." is their mantra. Gentlemen, teach your sons to shoot and to not be afraid of banging heads on the playground.