The Crab Defenders were an oddity in the Crab Clan, but a necessary one. They were trained in the art of Iaijutsu, and were used exclusively to represent the Crab against other clans, so that they did not appear weak. They were trained at the Unbreakable Blade Dojo, which was situated between Yasuki Hanko and the Watchtower of the West. From this place, just south of the Crane Clan's lands, they could have a constant reminder of just how they will be called upon to serve the Crab. Almost all Hida Defenders were trained by veteran warriors, so that they would have a full understanding of real combat, and the true purpose of the Crab.