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Types of Japanese Martial Arts - TSV
Japanese martial arts (Budo) are traditional physical cultures aimed at training the mind and body as well as spiritual cultivation. There are various types including Judo, Kendo, Karate, Aikido, Kyudo, Iaido, and Naginata, each with its own technical system and philosophy. According to the Ministry of Education's curriculum guidelines, one of Judo, Kendo, or Sumo is designated as a compulsory subject in junior high school physical education, occupying an important position in Japanese school education.
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code slug name description category equipment founder foundingYear governingBody techniques
01 judo Judo A martial art founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882, focusing on throwing, grappling, and striking techniques. Throwing Martial Art ["柔道衣","帯"] 嘉納治五郎 1882 公益財団法人 講道館 ["投げ技","固め技","当身技"]
02 kendo Kendo A traditional Japanese martial art using bamboo swords and protective armor, striking four target areas. Weapon-based Martial Art ["竹刀","防具（面・胴・垂・甲手）","剣道衣"] 全日本剣道連盟 ["面打突","小手打突","胴打突","突き"]
03 karate Karate An unarmed combat art originating from Ryukyu (Okinawa), developed from Te and Chinese martial arts. Striking Martial Art ["道衣","帯","拳サポーター","脛当て"] 日本空手道協会 ["組手","型","打撃技","蹴り技"]
04 aikido Aikido A martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba from Taisho to early Showa era, using the opponent's force. Throwing and Joint-locking Martial Art ["道衣","袴","帯"] 植芝盛平 1920 公益財団法人 合気会 ["投げ技","関節技","当身技"]
05 kyudo Kyudo Traditional Japanese archery using the asymmetrical bow, emphasizing spiritual cultivation. Archery Martial Art ["和弓","矢","弦","弓道衣","袴","弽"] 全日本弓道連盟 ["射法八節"]
06 iaido Iaido A martial art practicing the quick draw, cut, and resheathing of the Japanese sword. Weapon-based Martial Art ["真剣または模擬刀","居合道衣","袴"] 林崎甚助重信 1546 全日本剣道連盟 ["抜刀","切付","血振","納刀"]
07 naginata Naginata A traditional Japanese martial art using the naginata, featuring long-handled weapon techniques. Weapon-based Martial Art ["薙刀","薙刀道衣","袴","防具（面・小手・胴・脛当）"] 全日本なぎなた連盟 ["振り上げ","持ち換え","振り返し","繰り込み","繰り出し"]