The Origins of Jukendo: Bayonet Combat in Japan
Ⅰ Introduction Jukendo, the Japanese art of bayonet combat has its origins in western countries. Therefore, the history of jukendo is...
Basics Principles for Practising Koryu Bujutsu.
The following are guidelines for successful practice in old japanese martial arts, described as 'koryu bujutsu' or 'koryu budo'. They...
Kenjutsu As Supplementary Training
Kenjutsu is a name used to describe the arts of swordsmanship practised by the legendary samurai warriors of feudal Japan. It literally...
Learning Budo the Shuhari Way
Shuhari 守破離 is a learning methodology observed in typical Japanese budo. It consists of three stages shu, ha and ri which are usu 守 Shu -...
A Visit to the Swordsmith
The unique sword known as a katana is a revered and sacred object and icon in Japanese culture. Practitioners of iai and kenjutsu bow to...
Koryu Jujutsu Classes!
ABOUT KORYU Koryu jujutsu is a system of fighting that evolved from feudal Japan. The terms koryu and kobudo literally mean old “old...
