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Sawk's single eyebrow is likely a remnant of a single horn from its beta design, although it could be a reference to an anecdote involving {{wp|Mas Oyama}}, a well-known {{wp|karate}} expert. It's said that while training in isolation, Oyama was told by his mentor to shave off one eyebrow to resist the temptation to return to society.<ref>Oyama, M. (1963). What is Karate? Japan Publications Trading Company.</ref> | Sawk's single eyebrow is likely a remnant of a single horn from its beta design, although it could be a reference to an anecdote involving {{wp|Mas Oyama}}, a well-known {{wp|karate}} expert. It's said that while training in isolation, Oyama was told by his mentor to shave off one eyebrow to resist the temptation to return to society.<ref>Oyama, M. (1963). What is Karate? Japan Publications Trading Company.</ref> | ||
It may also draw inspiration from ''{{wp|namahage}}'', demons wearing oni masks, replacing the ''{{wp|mino}}'' with a ''{{wp|karategi}}''. | |||
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Sawk may be derived from ''sock'' (to punch). | Sawk may be derived from ''sock'' (to punch). | ||