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2. Iaijutsu - Wikipedia

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   The Japanese sword has existed since the Nara period (710–794), where techniques to draw the sword have been practiced under other names than 'iaijutsu'. [3] The term 'iaijutsu' was first verified in connection with Iizasa Chōisai Ienao (c. 1387 – c. 1488), founder of the school Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū .

3. Iaido - Wikipedia

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   IMAF is a Japanese organization promoting international Budō, [25] and has seven divisions representing the various Japanese martial arts, including iaido. [26] [27] Also in 1952, the All Japan Kendo Federation (ZNKR) was founded. [28] Upon formation of various organizations overseeing martial arts, a problem of commonality appeared.

4. List of practice weapons - Wikipedia

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   Shinai (Japanese Katana-like sword made of Bamboo strips, used in Kendo) Pugil stick (Heavily padded pole-like weapon) Foil (European fencing weapon) Federschwert (Steel sparring sword used in European martial arts) Foam Weapons, Boffers (Foam Weapons used in live action role playing, SCA, and the like)

5. Japanese sword - Wikipedia

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   In modern times the most commonly known type of Japanese sword is the Shinogi-Zukuri katana, which is a single-edged and usually curved sabre traditionally worn by samurai from the 15th century onwards. [15] Western historians have said that Japanese katana were among the finest cutting weapons in world military history, for their intended use.

6. List of Japanese martial arts - Wikipedia

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   The following is a list of styles or schools in Japanese martial arts. For historical ... List of Japanese martial arts. 1 language ...

7. Tsujigiri - Wikipedia

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   Tsujigiri (辻斬り or 辻斬, literally "crossroads killing") is a Japanese term for a practice when a samurai, after receiving a new katana or developing a new fighting style or weapon, tests its effectiveness by attacking a human opponent, usually a random defenseless passer-by, in many cases during night time. [1]

8. Niten Ichi-ryū - Wikipedia

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   Japanese name: Description: Niten Ichi-ryu designation: Kenjutsu 剣術—odachi, kodachi: Sword art—Long and short sword Tachi/Kodachi Seiho Kenjutsu—odachi, kodachi Sword art—Long and short sword used together Nito Seiho Aikuchi [2] [3] Aikuchi roppo Juttejutsu—Jutte [2] [3] Truncheon art Jitte to jutsu Bōjutsu棒術—Bō: Staff art ...

9. Jigen-ryū - Wikipedia

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   Jigen-ryū (示現流 lit: revealed reality style) is a traditional school of Japanese martial arts founded in the late 16th century by Tōgō Chūi (1560–1643), a.k.a. Tōgō Shigekata, in Satsuma Province, now Kagoshima prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. [1] It focuses mainly on the art of swordsmanship.