Iaido

A martial art systematized from traditional Japanese archery. Using a Japanese longbow approximately two meters in length, it combines shooting technique with spiritual discipline. Under the principle of 'seisha hicchu' (correct shooting always hits the target), emphasis is placed on the beauty of the eight stages of shooting form and the unity of mind.

A martial art rooted in Japanese swordsmanship, practiced with bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armor (bogu). Its philosophy centers on character development through the disciplined study of the sword, emphasizing etiquette and mental cultivation alongside technique. Led by the All Japan Kendo Federation, it is practiced in over 60 countries.

A Japanese martial art using the naginata, a polearm with a curved blade. Used as a warrior's weapon since the Heian period, it developed as a women's martial art from the Edo period onward. While practiced by all genders today, it is notable for its many female practitioners and is valued as a martial art that emphasizes etiquette and grace.

A martial art originating from traditional Japanese archery. Using the approximately 2-meter-long Japanese bow, kyudo emphasizes the beauty and spirituality of the eight stages of shooting over mere accuracy. Its core teaching is 'correct shooting naturally hits the target.' Often described as 'moving Zen,' the dignified movements in the silence of the shooting hall symbolize Japanese spiritual culture.

Traditional Japanese archery using the wabumi bow. Using the world's longest bow (approximately 2.2 meters), movements following the 'eight stages of shooting' constitute a spiritual discipline akin to Zen. The goal is not merely hitting the target—the philosophy of 'seisha hicchu' (correct shooting always hits) encapsulates Japanese martial arts philosophy.

A martial arts-based combat sport rooted in Japanese traditional swordsmanship. Practitioners use bamboo swords to score points by striking four target areas: head, torso, wrists, and ankles. Evolved from Edo-period sword techniques into a modern sport emphasizing etiquette and spirituality. Practiced by approximately 6 million people worldwide and recognized as an Olympic sport.