Japanese Martial Arts around Japan

Kendo is a unique variation of ancient Japanese swordsmanship that involves armor and bamboo swords called bōgu and shinai, respectively. Tokyo kendo and Hiroshima Kendo are thought to have been used by the samurai long ago to execute safe training when simulating battle scenarios. Master the "way of the sword" with classes around Kendo Osaka. The sport has many benefits for your chest, shoulders, biceps, hamstrings, and overall wellbeing!

Tokyo sumo wrestling entails a unique ring, and victory comes in one of two ways. First, a wrestler can win by forcing other parts of the opponent's body, besides the feet, to touch the ground. Alternatively, and more popularly, one can win by forcing the other out of the ring by sheer strength. Learn this and other interesting facts on a Tokyo must-see tour where you get to watch sumo training! A must-do in Tokyo activity, watching sumo practice is never a dull affair!

A yumi (Kyudo bow) can be longer than the archer's height and is usually asymmetrical, i.e., the arrow doesn't rest at the center of the bow; instead, it lies below the midpoint. Each shooting session usually entails a haya (male arrow shaft) and otoya (female) with each arrow rotating in opposite directions. Master traditional Japanese archery and work your way to becoming a Kyudoka (expert) in no time at all with Kyudo Tokyo lessons and Hiroshima classes.

Karate movies were viral back in the day, but they weren't always entirely accurate as they were often polluted by cinema theatrics. With these lessons about Karate in Okinawa, get a feel of what this ancient martial art is truly about. For example, did you know that Karate is influenced by the Fujian White Crane variation of Kung Fu and that it descends from the Ryukyu kingdom? An authentic Karate school in Tokyo or Okinawa is where you need to be for the complete scoop!

Self-defense is an integral part of modern-day living, and Aikido is an excellent form of Japanese martial arts to help you protect yourself. It is a practice that majorly involves grabs, throws (e.g., the shihonage or four-direction throw), and other moves aimed at resolving conflict without causing severe injury to the attacker. Learn more with insightful Aikido lessons in Saitama, Chiba, and Hiroshima!

How good are your reflexes? Can you react in time when the need arises? Iaido, a special form of martial arts where you learn how to draw your sword quickly to counter a threat, is what you need to sharpen the senses! Japanese Iaido classes are available in Tokyo and Hiroshima towns, so be sure to sign up!