{"id":6210,"date":"2022-02-08T23:09:22","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T23:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/japan\/the-12-most-famous-japanese-martial-arts\/"},"modified":"2022-02-08T23:09:22","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T23:09:22","slug":"the-12-most-famous-japanese-martial-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/japan\/the-12-most-famous-japanese-martial-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 most famous Japanese martial arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"832\" height=\"579\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/que-arte-marcial-es-mas-letal-1024x712.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"832\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/que-arte-marcial-es-mas-letal-1024x712.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>Looking for what are the <strong>japanese martial arts<\/strong> More popular?  You came to the right place!  Martial arts are a type of self-defense that was created to protect yourself in times of conflict.<\/p>\n<p>These are characteristics of some <strong>Asian countries like China or Thailand<\/strong>but some of the best known come from Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Of great influence throughout the world,<strong> Japan's martial arts are becoming popular<\/strong> among young people.  More than a type of fighting, martial arts in Japan are a way of learning to control the body and mind.<\/p>\n<p>They have a <strong>deep spiritual meaning<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>he<\/strong>and the vast majority of them consist of taking advantage of the movement and the body's own weight to subdue the opponent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18732\" title=\"martial arts weapons\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"martial arts weapons\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/armas-artes-marciales-1024x683.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18732\" title=\"martial arts weapons\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/armas-artes-marciales-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"martial arts weapons\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>In Japan <strong>are considered a sport<\/strong>, while in the West they are disciplines to work the mind.  You decide what is the reason why you are attracted to martial arts and why you want to discover more about them.<\/p>\n<p>We analyze the <strong>best japanese martial arts<\/strong>, and the main characteristics of each one.  Of all the styles, with or without a weapon one, learn about the origin of martial arts and choose your favorite Japanese discipline.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">In this article you will find...<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<nav\/><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_origen_de_las_artes_marciales_en_Japon\"><strong>The origin of martial arts in Japan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first Japanese martial arts are related to the <strong>samurai warriors of medieval times<\/strong>.  In their combat training they included different techniques to fight hand-to-hand, as well as weapons such as swords, bows or spears.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18733\" title=\"martial arts originating in japan\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"martial arts originating in japan\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-originarias-de-japon.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18733\" title=\"martial arts originating in japan\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-originarias-de-japon.jpg\" alt=\"martial arts originating in japan\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>In order to fight in battle, the young warriors went through a tough training that worked body and mind.  The philosophy that the samurai followed, and that is still used in a traditional way, received the name of <strong><em>bushido<\/em>or \"way of the warrior\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With the decline of <strong>samurai warriors<\/strong>many of the self-defense techniques fell into oblivion, although others remained as physical training with their respective clothing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18734\" title=\"japanese martial arts names\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"japanese martial arts names\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-japonesas-nombres.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18734\" title=\"japanese martial arts names\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-japonesas-nombres.jpg\" alt=\"japanese martial arts names\" width=\"600\" height=\"426\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>With a base similar to the ancient arts, <strong>modern martial arts are born<\/strong>related to the ninja warriors, more current, and with the use of new weapons.<\/p>\n<p>When Japan opened its borders to the rest of the world, martial arts became <strong>popular sports in the west<\/strong>.  Who has not participated or ever seen a karate class?  Do you know some other Japanese warrior arts?  Let's see the most famous in Japan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artes_marciales_antiguas_y_nuevas\"><strong>old and new martial arts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to know everything about Japanese martial arts, the first step is to be able to <strong>distinguish old from new<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18735\" title=\"japanese archery madrid barcelona\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"japanese archery madrid barcelona\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tiro-con-arco-japones-madrid-barcelona.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18735\" title=\"japanese archery madrid barcelona\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tiro-con-arco-japones-madrid-barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"japanese archery madrid barcelona\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>each of the <strong>types of japanese martial arts<\/strong> receives a different name depending on whether they are considered:<\/p>\n<p><!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>old school martial art<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>modern martial art<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koryu\"><strong>Koryu<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also know as <em>Kobudo<\/em>the Koryu refers to the traditional martial arts that <strong>They were practiced before the Meiji Restoration (year 1866)<\/strong>or the disappearance of the samurai warriors.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of martial arts that aim to learn <strong>self defense and attack to fight in the war<\/strong>.  Unlike the new philosophy of modern martial arts, Koryu seeks effectiveness and speed to finish off the opponent.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18729\" title=\"type of japanese martial art\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"type of japanese martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tipo-de-arte-marcial-japones.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18729\" title=\"type of japanese martial art\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tipo-de-arte-marcial-japones.jpg\" alt=\"type of japanese martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Many of these martial arts cease to be practiced in the absence of war.  However, others continue to be practiced as a type of <strong>sport in specialized schools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Too, <strong>there are different grades in each discipline<\/strong>since the current purpose is not to hurt the opponent, but the mere practice of sports.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gendai_budo\"><strong>gendai budo<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>gendai budo <strong>literally means 'modern martial way'<\/strong>, and is related to a more mental philosophy.  It encompasses the Japanese martial arts that were founded after the Meiji restoration, starting in the mid-19th century, although the vast majority date from the modern era.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18730\" title=\"all martial arts\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"all martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/todas-las-artes-marciales.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18730\" title=\"all martial arts\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/todas-las-artes-marciales.jpg\" alt=\"all martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"422\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Aikido and judo are two clear examples of modern martial arts practiced in Japan.  others have a <strong>root similar to ancient arts<\/strong>modified for sports practice, such as kendo.<\/p>\n<p>Gendai budo martial arts are a <strong>modernization of old practices<\/strong> that have existed for centuries.  After undergoing different variations, they have adapted to the new times, with an excellent reception among young athletes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tipos_de_artes_marciales_japonesas\"><strong>Types of Japanese martial arts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the old and new martial arts, there are other types of classifications to differentiate them.  One of the main lies in<strong> the use or absence of weapons<\/strong>which changes quite a bit the way of practicing them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18728\" title=\"types of japanese martial arts\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"types of japanese martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"479\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/los-tipos-de-artes-marciales-japonesas-1024x818.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18728\" title=\"types of japanese martial arts\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/los-tipos-de-artes-marciales-japonesas-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"types of japanese martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"479\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Weapon martial arts are very different from those that use hand-to-hand combat. <strong>Some of them can be mixed<\/strong>in which case there are varieties that use some kind of weapon on certain occasions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artes_marciales_mano_a_mano\"><strong>hand to hand martial arts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The oldest and best known martial arts involve hand-to-hand combat, <strong>without using any type of weapon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Self defense was the priority in the<strong> samurai warrior training<\/strong>who in combat marched with swords or other weapons, being able to lose them and be left unprotected at any time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18727\" title=\"martial arts with hands\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"martial arts with hands\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-con-manos-1024x731.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18727\" title=\"martial arts with hands\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-con-manos-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"martial arts with hands\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn martial arts, the first step is to start with those that allow you to control your body. <strong>They are the arms and legs themselves<\/strong> the main weapons with which to bring down the opponent, with kicks, punches or keys of all kinds.<\/p>\n<p>Among the main <strong>Japanese martial arts that do not involve the use of weapons<\/strong> the following stand out, take note!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judo\"><strong>Judo<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>judo is a <strong>modern martial art derived from ancient Japanese jujutsu<\/strong>.  It was created in 1882 by Jigoro Kanno, a master of Japanese martial arts who developed his own techniques for an innovative sport of the most complete.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18725\" title=\"types of japanese martial arts\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"types of japanese martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"377\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tipos-de-artes-marciales-japonesas-1024x643.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18725\" title=\"types of japanese martial arts\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/tipos-de-artes-marciales-japonesas-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"types of japanese martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"377\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Judo means 'gentle path' in Japanese, and as its name suggests, it is a sport that involves the use of the body to defeat an opponent with <strong>fast, dry and precise movements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the most practiced martial arts in the world, and <strong>the first to be included as an Olympic sport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ESPA\u00d1A vs ROC | Judo -90kg masculino - Highlights | Juegos Ol\u00edmpicos - Tokio 2020\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bIacEfU3Vgc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>As a sports discipline it focuses on <strong>throws and shipments to the opposite<\/strong>, fixing it to the ground without causing any injury.  And for this you have to have a lot of skill!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karate\"><strong>Karate<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>For many, karate is <strong>the best martial art in the world<\/strong>.  Undoubtedly, is the best known, with millions of schools in Asia and around the world teaching karate classes to both children and adults.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18723\" title=\"japanese sports karate alternative japan\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"japanese sports karate alternative japan\" width=\"600\" height=\"457\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/deportes-japoneses-karate-japon-alternativo.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18723\" title=\"japanese sports karate alternative japan\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/deportes-japoneses-karate-japon-alternativo.jpg\" alt=\"japanese sports karate alternative japan\" width=\"600\" height=\"457\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>this discipline<strong> born in Okinawa area<\/strong>, the southernmost islands of Japan.  Over the years it spread throughout the country from the Ryukyu kingdom, and from there it had a very good projection to the West and other Eastern countries.<\/p>\n<p>Karate is a combination of punches, punches and kicks that require a <strong>excellent balance or great speed<\/strong> to beat the opponent.  Do not miss all the styles of karate and its most representative katas <strong>clicking on this link<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best karate Knockouts (WKF)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h7yVHa48bVE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>As a self-defense technique it can be very lethal.  But in most <em>karate dojo<\/em>or gym where this discipline is taught, this modern Japanese art focuses more on the <strong>body and mind control<\/strong>through a very complete philosophy.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aikido\"><strong>aikid\u014d<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Much <strong>more spiritual than Japanese karate or judo<\/strong> aikido results.  Although it is one of the most famous names in Japanese martial arts, very few people in the West know exactly what this fascinating discipline consists of.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18722\" title=\"japanese martial art aikido\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"japanese martial art aikido\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/arte-marcial-japones-aikido.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18722\" title=\"japanese martial art aikido\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/arte-marcial-japones-aikido.jpg\" alt=\"japanese martial art aikido\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>And it is that unlike other martial arts in Japan, aikido is based on the <strong>use of opponent's movement and strength<\/strong> to knock it down.<\/p>\n<p>Fighters focus on <strong>achieve balance in your own body<\/strong>looking for the weak point of the opponent to be able to block it and throw it directly to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>This ensures a very clean fight, which <strong>does not involve any harm<\/strong> towards any of the rivals.  Seeing a battle or display of aikido is simply awesome.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Amazing! Aikido special self-defense techniques - Shirakawa Ryuji shihan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/01Q_XiZCWL0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Although it was <strong>created in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba<\/strong> and it is one of the most modern arts, it has had excellent acceptance as a Japanese sport.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jujutsu\"><strong>jujutsu<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>From the most modern we pass to one of the <strong>oldest Japanese martial arts dating back to the Edo period<\/strong> (between the 16th and 19th century).<\/p>\n<p>Japanese jujutsu or Brazilian jiu jitsu <strong>come from Chinese discipline<\/strong> <strong>of the same name<\/strong>with some variations made at the time by the samurai warriors who introduced it among their battle techniques.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18721\" title=\"all martial arts in the jujutsu world\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"all martial arts in the jujutsu world\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/todas-las-artes-marciales-del-mundo-jujutsu-1024x722.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18721\" title=\"all martial arts in the jujutsu world\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/todas-las-artes-marciales-del-mundo-jujutsu-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"all martial arts in the jujutsu world\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Without the use of a sword or any other Japanese weapon, famous samurai learned to <strong>use your body in battle to knock down the opponent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This unarmed defense technique came in handy <strong>when the warriors looked unarmed<\/strong>since the opponent's own body became his best weapon of defense and very defensive attack.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"54 JuJutsu Techniques \/ Self Defence Syllabus \/ Traditional Japanese Ju Jutsu Ryu\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZBonBIiVC6s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>It consists of a wide range of movements to handle the opponent against himself.  Based<strong> hitting, blocking and other defensive techniques<\/strong>the fighters are involved in a kind of dance until one of them falls.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sumo\"><strong>Sumo<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>National sport of Japan<\/strong>and one of the oldest types of martial arts in the country, sumo is believed to be over 1,500 years old.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18720\" title=\"most complete martial art\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"most complete martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"455\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/arte-marcial-mas-completa.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18720\" title=\"most complete martial art\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/arte-marcial-mas-completa.jpg\" alt=\"most complete martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"455\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>This fighting technique has Shinto origin.<\/strong>, even before Buddhism arrived in Japan.  However, his onslaught was quite another from defending on the battlefield.<\/p>\n<p>Sumo rivals on the sand perform a kind of <strong>ritual as thanks to the gods<\/strong> for the fruitful harvest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\" style=\"border-color:#c72e2e;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<div class=\"su-note-inner su-clearfix\" style=\"background-color:#dd3333;border-color:#f8d6d6;color:#FFFFFF;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\u2705 Do you want to see a <strong>sumo training<\/strong>?  Discover the best places in Tokyo <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>clicking here<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u2705<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Little by little it became a form of entertainment for the nobility, and today it is the subject of competitions at the state and world level.<\/p>\n<p>sumo wrestlers <strong>dedicate their life to sport<\/strong>, and are trained from a young age.  In order to be great wrestling fighters they must train hard and follow a very specific diet.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sumo Match - Tokyo - \u76f8\u64b2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E0Xl1f-fXLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>With those big and voluminous bodies that characterize them, they have to take the opponent out of the ring or make their back touch the ground <strong>based on shoves, slaps, and all kinds of blows<\/strong> with hands and feet.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ --><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shorinji_Kempo\"><strong>Shorinji-Kempo<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Much more modern than previous Japanese martial arts, Shorinji Kempo<strong> Born in Japan after World War II<\/strong>mixing the rules of different Chinese arts such as Kung Fu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Its founder was Nakano Michiomi<\/strong>a Buddhist monk who combines the work of body and mind within the same discipline.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18719\" title=\"what is the best martial art\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"what is the best martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"363\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cual-es-el-mejor-arte-marcial-1024x620.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18719\" title=\"what is the best martial art\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cual-es-el-mejor-arte-marcial-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"what is the best martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"363\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Techniques include kicks, arm and trunk strikes, throws and blocks to the opponent, sometimes causing great damage.  uses <strong>3 self defense techniques<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Goho<\/em>or 'hard method'.<\/li>\n<li><em>Seiho<\/em>or corrective method.<\/li>\n<li><em>juho<\/em>or soft method.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to the mastery of this martial art, any fighter can <strong>defend oneself unarmed from a much larger or stronger attacker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SHORINJI KEMPO - UNIVERSAL BUDO FESTIVAL YOKOHAMA 2020\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0pXtMqCCy1c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Training body and mind<\/strong> for competition, this sport focuses more on the educational and philosophical discipline than on the fight itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artes_marciales_con_armas\"><strong>martial arts with weapons<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For many, the best martial arts in Japan are those that are practiced with weapons.  The origin of these also takes place in medieval battles, where<strong> the samurai defended themselves to life or death<\/strong>evolving to sports practice today.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18726\" title=\"best japanese martial arts\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"best japanese martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mejores-artes-marciales-japonesas-1024x667.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18726\" title=\"best japanese martial arts\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mejores-artes-marciales-japonesas-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"best japanese martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The weapons have been modified to suit the needs and safety of the participants.  An example of this are<strong> the wooden swords that replace the sharp katanas<\/strong> in Kendo.<\/p>\n<p>There are many<strong> Japanese martial arts that focus on learning the use of weapons<\/strong>especially these:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Naginata\"><strong>Naginata<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Naginata is a martial art that <strong>uses a weapon with the same name<\/strong>.  This is born from the need to reach the most difficult enemies from a distance, such as those who were on horseback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The naginata is a long hilt sword<\/strong>powerful that allows even hitting the legs easily.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18717\" title=\"names of famous naginata swords\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"names of famous naginata swords\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nombres-de-espadas-famosas-naginata-1024x660.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18717\" title=\"names of famous naginata swords\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nombres-de-espadas-famosas-naginata-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"names of famous naginata swords\" width=\"600\" height=\"387\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>These martial weapons began to be used by samurai warriors until they were replaced by <strong>firearms in the 16th century<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of a form of fighting, it became a form of self-defense, and much later, a <strong>Japanese sport practiced mostly by women<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yoshin-ryu Naginata-jutsu - 42nd Japanese Kobudo Demonstration (2019)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/llaUCo2HETw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>It is the females who<strong> better master these martial arts weapons<\/strong> traditionally, and who are part of the most important competitions.<\/p>\n<p>To be able to use the naginata <strong>requires a lot of dexterity and balance<\/strong>managing to touch the opponent to disqualify him, or 'cut' him.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kyudo\"><strong>kyudo<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Translated as 'way of the bow', this Japanese martial art is dedicated in the <strong>Japanese archery practice<\/strong> with more than 2000 years of history.<\/p>\n<p>Long before the existence of the samurai, warriors used the bow as a defense, both on foot and on their horses, in a <strong>discipline known as Yabusame<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18716\" title=\"japanese martial arts list\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"japanese martial arts list\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-japonesas-lista.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18716\" title=\"japanese martial arts list\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-japonesas-lista.jpg\" alt=\"japanese martial arts list\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the bow, the warriors had a <strong>Greater range to fight your enemies<\/strong>.  This weapon used is very powerful above swords and spears, which have not even been able to displace firearms.<\/p>\n<p>But the kyudo <strong>it's not just a combat technique<\/strong>.  Many athletes practice this discipline as part of their spiritual training.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2019 All Japan Kyudo Championship 1st place playoff\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L5hQq8CMFFM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Requires one<strong> great concentration and dexterity<\/strong>which very few manage to reach the same level as kyudo experts outside and inside Japan.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kendo\"><strong>Kendo <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Kendo <strong>means 'way of the sword' in Japanese<\/strong>and as you can get the idea, it is a martial art that uses the sword as the main method of defense for warriors and also current athletes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18715\" title=\"martial arts with weapons\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"martial arts with weapons\" width=\"600\" height=\"414\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-con-armas.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18715\" title=\"martial arts with weapons\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/artes-marciales-con-armas.jpg\" alt=\"martial arts with weapons\" width=\"600\" height=\"414\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>This somewhat more modern discipline is in turn the evolution of the art of kenjutsu, which dates back to the 16th century.  While kenjutsu involved the training of warriors using katanas and other long swords, <strong>the modern way introduced bamboo swords<\/strong> much safer.<\/p>\n<p>However, these current swords have <strong>about the same weight as katanas<\/strong>, ensuring complete balance in the hand.  Similar to western fencing, athletes use <strong>Japanese wooden armor called <em>bogu<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"17 World Kendo Championships 2018, Men&#039;s Team Final\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a8v79oql2B0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Why is it necessary to protect yourself with a special suit for this Japanese sword art?  Well, as you could imagine, the blows with these sticks that the opponents <strong>they are quite strong<\/strong>and all protection is little.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iaido\"><strong>iaido<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>But also <strong>requires the use of a Japanese sword<\/strong>iaido is one of Japan's most unusual fighting sports.<\/p>\n<p>It was practiced by <strong>samurai in the Edo period<\/strong>keeping the traditional techniques to this day, even through the use of <strong>royal swords<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18714\" title=\"best iaido martial art\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"best iaido martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"442\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mejor-arte-marcial-iaido.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18714\" title=\"best iaido martial art\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/mejor-arte-marcial-iaido.jpg\" alt=\"best iaido martial art\" width=\"600\" height=\"442\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Obviously, trainees and beginners use <strong>wooden swords<\/strong>calls <em>bokken<\/em>.  It is not until they reach a higher level when they can have their official katana.<\/p>\n<p>The technique consists of practicing the <strong>draw the sword as fast as possible<\/strong>to attack or counterattack the opponent reacting to any dangerous situation.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hanshi 8th Dan Demonstration - The 51st All-Japan Iaido Championships (2016)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3WkwFCXfCkQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Instead of a fight as such, the experts make demonstrations of sheathing and unsheathing a<strong> special saber called <em>Iaito<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The confrontation begins with the sword in the scabbard, or <em>skirt<\/em>for<strong> pull it out just at the right time<\/strong> controlling the movements of the opponent to be the most skillful.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ninjutsu\"><strong>ninjutsu<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>What does the name of ninjutsu sound like to you?  Indeed, to 'Ninja'!  This Japanese martial art was <strong>developed by ninjas in ancient Japan<\/strong>becoming a very complete activity that includes both fighting and espionage techniques.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18713\" title=\"what are martial arts\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"what are martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/que-son-las-artes-marciales.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18713\" title=\"what are martial arts\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/que-son-las-artes-marciales.jpg\" alt=\"what are martial arts\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The initial ninjas were trained in various ancient disciplines such as aikido, kendo or karate.  Mix of all of them, today there are different schools founded by Soke Maasaki Hatsumi, who continues to train <strong>authentic ninjas like the ones in the movies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The ancient ninjutsu <strong>requires a lot of training<\/strong> in different fields, which entails total dedication on the part of those interested.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xnoEBwksk8I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xnoEBwksk8I<\/a><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>It involves combat with weapons such as the katana or throwing stars, and hand-to-hand combat, as well as <strong>camouflage skills, espionage, and the use of poisons<\/strong>among many.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bojutsu\"><strong>Bojutsu<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Bojutsu is a martial art that involves the use of a<strong> long wooden stick to defend and attack the opponent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18712\" title=\"what martial art to practice\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"what martial art to practice\" width=\"600\" height=\"430\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/que-arte-marcial-practicar-1024x734.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18712\" title=\"what martial art to practice\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/que-arte-marcial-practicar-1024x734.jpg\" alt=\"what martial art to practice\" width=\"600\" height=\"430\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>This discipline is associated with kobudo<\/strong>, typical of the island of Okinawa, where a branch of unarmed martial art such as karate-do also comes from.  It is not known exactly what century the art of bojutsu dates from, but it is known that it is a very old one.<\/p>\n<p>The weapon used may have <strong>different lengths and weights depending on the category<\/strong>between small canes that fit in the palm of the hand, up to 180 cm poles.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KOBUDO \u7409\u7403\u53e4\u6b66\u9053 \u5b9f\u6226 \u68d2 by \u8207\u5100\u6703\u9928\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QBKUNmQ7cK0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>These weapons were used by medieval warriors who did not have swords.  With them they defended themselves, tipping <strong>severe blows to the body, head and extremities<\/strong>as well as pushes with the narrower tip that deals worse damage to the opponent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mas_informacion_sobre_las_artes_marciales_en_Japon\"><strong>More information on martial arts in Japan<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in the subject, do not miss these other publications of our blog <strong>Alternative Japan<\/strong>where you will learn more about the culture of martial arts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otras_artes_marciales_japonesas\"><strong>Other Japanese martial arts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to these martial arts that we have seen, there is a long list that we could continue listing, made up of <strong>more than 180 Chinese, Korean or Japanese martial arts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18737\" title=\"the rarest martial arts in the world\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"the rarest martial arts in the world\" width=\"600\" height=\"406\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/las-artes-marciales-mas-raras-del-mundo-1024x693.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18737\" title=\"the rarest martial arts in the world\" src=\"https:\/\/enorcerna.com\/wiki\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/las-artes-marciales-mas-raras-del-mundo-1024x693.jpg\" alt=\"the rarest martial arts in the world\" width=\"600\" height=\"406\"  \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Other traditional, rare, mixed, lethal arts... that<strong> have been practiced or are still being learned in Japan<\/strong> are the following:<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">yabus me<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Tessenjutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Hakkoryu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Kempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Sojutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Araki-yu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Enshin Kaikan<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Kyujutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">I fuck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">naginata jutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Chito-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Kusarigamajutsu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Yoseikan-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Bajutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">wado ryu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">jukendo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Hojutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Genseiryu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Okinawan Kobudo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Shorinji-Kempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">seishinkai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">iaido<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">juttejutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">tantojutsu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Kempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Ishin-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">bujinkan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Byakuren Kaikan<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Yagyu Shingan-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">hakko ryu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Taijitsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">goju ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Kyokushin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Toyama-ry\u016b<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Tessenjutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Suijutsu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Tegumi<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Maniwa-Nen-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">shudokan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">kudo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">jiu jutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Togakure-ry\u016b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Yoseikan Budo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Uechi-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Takenouchi-ryu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">shurikenjutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Taido<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">shindo jinen-ryu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Japanese Kempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Shotoka-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">shukokai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Shorinji-ryu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">ninjutsu<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.333333333333336%;\">Shito-ryu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udc49 If you're on mobile or tablet, swipe to see the full table.\ud83d\udc48<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whether you're a <strong>Japan culture and history lover<\/strong>as if you want to learn to practice Japanese martial arts, it will be great for you to know more about them.<\/p>\n<p>Martial arts are a very complete sport that very few manage to master, but with <strong>a little practice and perseverance<\/strong>you can also enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>And for you, what are the <strong>best japanese martial arts<\/strong>?, do you have a favorite?,  do you know any more?  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