Daito-ryu: from kenjutsu to jujutsu
Kenjutsu may be studied as a separate art or as a subordinate art of another major system. The art of the sword is the core of Samurai martial training and is the key to superior function and... more »
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Katori Shinto ryu
Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū is one of the oldest extant Japanese martial arts, and an exemplar of koryū bujutsu. The Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū was founded by Iizasa Ienao, born 1387 in Iizasa village (present day Takomachi, Chiba Prefecture), who was living near Katori Shrine (Sawara City, Chiba Prefecture) at the time. The ryū... more » -
Kendo
Kendo, meaning “Way of The Sword”, is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional samurai swordsmanship, or kenjutsu. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements. Practitioners of Kendo are called Kendōka, meaning “someone who practices Kendo”, or occasionally kenshi, meaning... more » -
Kenjutsu
Kenjutsu, meaning “the method, or technique, of the sword.” This is opposed to kendo, which means the way of the sword. Kenjutsu is the umbrella term for all traditional (koryū) schools of Japanese swordsmanship, in particular those that predate the Meiji Restoration. It sometimes more generally describes any martial art that uses the Japanese... more » -
Old Footage of Sword Catching
This is an old footage showing some Karate techniques for cathing a sword (Karate vs Kenjutsu). The video is taken from a documentary on the very first World Martial Arts Tournament. It followed people from all over the world, placing special focus on the “Black Knights” from New... more » -
Samurai Miyamoto Musashi documentary
This wonderful video follows actor and martial artist Mark Dacascos as he visits Japan to discover the truth and essence of the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Mark Dacascos brings a very unique perspective to this video. This is because he is rooted in the Hollywood pop culture perspective of the martial arts. This combined... more »
