Martial Arts Encyclopedia
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Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
Created by Master Morihei Uye-shiba. Aikido is a combination of Jujutsu, Aikijutsu, as well as Spear techniques and Sword. The meaning of Aikido can be broken down to Ai (Harmony) Ki (Spirit Energy) and Do (Way of). Aikido focuses on redirecting an attack and keeping your attacker off balance.
Place of Origin: Japan
Place of Origin: Japan
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Place of Origin: Japan
History/Origin:
Iaido began as an off shoot of Kenjutsu. The ideology behind Iaido was to defend against a surprise attack and kill an attacker with a single swipe of the sword and from multi positions. Iaido is all about the initial draw and cut of the sword from the seating position, half seated position, kneeling position, and standing. Because of the philosophy of one cut one kill; Iaido techniques or forms are short. Each form consists of Nukitsuke (drawing of the sword), Kirioroshi (cutting) and Noto (returning the blade to the scabbard).
Description:
A sword art that focuses on the drawing of the sword from a seated position, half seated or kneeling position and a standing position.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
A system of blocks, punches /strikes, and kicks. Developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now known as Okinawa with origin ties to the Shaolin Temple.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
Japanese Archery. Kyudo means "Way of The Bow" and was originally called Kyujutsu or Bow Technique.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
A martial art that turns the focus to pressure points and vital areas once there is a strong foundation in the basics.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
Tuitejitsu is a grappling art that is within Karate. In katas there is the punches and kicks with some throws. Tuitejitsu shows the grappling, joint manipulation and breaks that are within the movements of the kata.
Place of Origin: Japan
Description:
First Taught in 1931, Yoseikan Budo is an Aikido style that incorporates many other Japanese styles such as; Karate, Judo, Aikijujutsu, traditional Jujutsu, Kenjutsu, Tenshin Shoden, Kendo, and several more.