Nogaku (Noh and Kyogen)

A martial art originating in Japan, founded by Jigoro Kano in 1882. Based on the principle of 'gentleness controls strength,' it focuses on throwing and grappling techniques and became an official Olympic sport at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Today it is practiced in over 200 countries worldwide.

A martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century. Distinguished by techniques that redirect an opponent's force, its philosophy emphasizes harmony over aggression. Known as the 'martial art of harmony,' it is practiced in over 140 countries and gained wider recognition through films featuring Steven Seagal and others.

A Japanese martial art originating in Okinawa, primarily using strikes and kicks. Rooted in the karate of the Ryukyu Kingdom era, it developed into four major schools—Shotokan, Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, and Wado-ryu—after spreading to mainland Japan. Adopted as an official sport at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, it has over 100 million practitioners worldwide.

Japan's national sport with over 1,500 years of history. Wrestlers compete in a ring (dohyo), winning by forcing their opponent out or to the ground. Retaining its Shinto ritual aspects, strict ceremonies such as the yokozuna ring-entering ceremony and yumitori-shiki are preserved. It has formed a unique cultural system with its banzuke ranking and heya stable systems.

An ancient Japanese martial art originating from battlefield grappling. It encompasses a comprehensive system of practical techniques including throws, joint locks, chokes, and strikes. As the source of both judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, it has been globally reappraised as 'jujitsu' amid the rise of MMA (mixed martial arts).

A Japanese martial art founded by So Doshin in 1947 in Tadotsu, Kagawa Prefecture. Based on Chinese martial arts techniques, it features a unique system combining goho (strikes and kicks) with juho (throws and joint locks). With the philosophy of 'building a nation by building people,' it is a holistic martial art that emphasizes spiritual education alongside technical training.