Kendo

Modern martial art based on Japanese sword combat. A sport using bamboo swords to strike opponent's head, torso, arms, and legs. Inheriting the spirit of Bushido, it emphasizes courtesy and cultivation of mind and body. Overseen by the All Japan Kendo Federation and incorporated into school education. Its training system aiming for unity of spirit, technique, and body represents Japan's traditional martial philosophy.

A martial art originating from Japanese swordsmanship, practiced with bamboo swords and protective armor. Systematized during the Edo period as a training method for kenjutsu, its philosophy is 'the way of developing human character through principles of the sword.' Widely practiced in Japanese police training and school education, it is enjoyed in approximately 60 countries.

A martial art evolved from Japan's traditional sword techniques, practiced one-on-one using bamboo swords and protective gear. Developing from Edo period sword schools to the present, it is now practiced worldwide. Alongside judo and wrestling, it was adopted as an international competition sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

A martial art based on traditional Japanese archery. Using Japanese bows to shoot arrows at targets, it emphasizes etiquette and spiritual cultivation. Evolved from martial practice in the Edo period, it is now practiced as both martial art and sport. Approximately 2 million people worldwide practice it. Characterized by the grace of drawing motion and development of concentration, it is highly valued as a martial art embodying Japanese aesthetic sensibility.

Collective term for Japanese traditional martial arts including judo, kendo, karate, aikido, and kyudo. Emphasizes spiritual cultivation alongside physical technique development. Influenced by Zen Buddhism, practiced worldwide today as both martial discipline and philosophical practice.

A traditional Japanese martial art using bamboo swords. Developed from Edo-period sword techniques and modernized during the Meiji era. Emphasizing proper etiquette and spiritual development, it practices striking techniques with bamboo swords. Practitioners worldwide, with international competitions, embodying Japanese spiritual culture.