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Kobudo (Classical Martial Arts)

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A collective term for traditional Japanese martial arts established before the Edo period. Encompassing diverse techniques including swordsmanship, spearmanship, archery, horsemanship, and swimming, each school has transmitted techniques through oral tradition and kata. As the source of modern martial arts, it attracts attention from domestic and international researchers as the crystallization of bushido spirit and combat technique.

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Category:Cultural IP

Subcategory:Martial Arts

Location:Nationwide, Japan

Time Period:Ancient–present

Influence:Global

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