Kitajo-ryu Jujutsu

A classical jujutsu lineage transmitted by Shigesuke Takamatsu, specializing in joint locks and throws while incorporating aiki principles. Morihei Ueshiba studied this school, forming the technical foundation for aikido. Though transmitted restrictively today, Daito-ryu is highly valued by martial arts scholars for its preservation of authentic pre-modern jujutsu methodology.

Classical jujutsu school established by retainers of the Hojo clan during the Edo period. Featuring joint locks and throwing techniques in a practical combat system, it developed as a samurai grappling art. Now studied and practiced by classical martial arts organizations, it represents an important historical source of Japanese jujutsu systems.

A karate style derived from Kyokushin, founded in the 1970s by a student of Mas Oyama. Features a unique technical system based on circular movements with distinctive kata evolved from Sanchin stance. Known for practical sparring and logical, theory-based approach, it explores karate's potential as contemporary combat sport.

A ritualized form of suicide representing samurai honor and the code of bushido, practiced from the Nanboku-Cho period through the Edo era as a way of taking responsibility. Recognized as demonstrating samurai pride and loyalty. Now studied as historical phenomenon reflecting traditional warrior values.

An ancient iaido school established during the Edo period with a precisely systematized form from drawing the sword through sheathing. Still maintained by practitioners primarily in Eastern Japan, it is highly valued as a classical martial art. Represents one of the important source lineages in the technical systems of iaido practice.

An important classical jujutsu school established during the Edo period, with precisely developed systems of throwing and joint-locking techniques. Several branches continue to exist today, receiving attention from classical martial arts researchers. It preserves valuable pure jujutsu culture predating the establishment of modern judo.

A ninjutsu school developed in the Koga region of Shiga Prefecture, representing one of Japan's two major ninja traditions alongside Iga-ryu. Characterized by pharmaceutical knowledge and poison-making techniques, it excelled in espionage activities. Formally documented during the Edo period, modern organizations continue researching and preserving Koga ninja traditions, contributing to understanding historical Japanese covert martial practices.