Iga Ninjutsu (Iga-ryu)

A collective term for traditional martial arts systems continuing from before the Edo period. Diverse styles exist including kenjutsu (swordsmanship), sojutsu (spear techniques), jujutsu, and grappling, each transmitted strictly through secret texts (scrolls). Despite modernization during the Meiji Restoration, traditional lineages persisted, preserving essential philosophical and technical foundations of Japanese martial arts as important cultural heritage.

A ninja tradition originating from the Iga region in Mie Prefecture. A comprehensive system of secret techniques practiced from the Sengoku through Edo periods for covert operations and espionage. Encompasses diverse skills: body techniques, weapon handling, and psychological tactics. Now preserved as traditional culture, recognized through ninja museums and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.

Classical ninjutsu school developed in the Iga region of Mie Prefecture. A practical martial art systematizing covert operations, intelligence gathering, and assassination techniques, it was valued by samurai during the Edo period. Currently studied through museum exhibitions and demonstrations, it represents a unique legacy of Japan's secret martial arts culture.

A ninjutsu system developed in the Iga region during the Sengoku period, integrating espionage, concealment, and combat techniques into practical martial art. Systematized during the Edo period, traditional Iga-ryu dojos continue today. It represents an important source of historical ninja culture and Japanese secret martial arts, attracting worldwide interest in this unique aspect of Japanese martial heritage.

Legendary ninja originating from the Iga region, Mie Prefecture. Active from the Warring States through Edo periods, known for advanced ninjutsu techniques and knowledge. Historical records indicate activity during Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi eras. Unique training systems and secret organization nature make them ongoing subjects of research in Japanese martial tradition.

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.

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.