Modern Kendo Systematization

Diverse classical sword schools systematized during the Edo period, including Ittoryu, Shintō-ryū, and Higuchi Ichiryu, among dozens of others. They codified practical combat techniques essential for samurai training. Musashi Miyamoto's two-sword style (Niten'ichi) remains famous. Many schools are preserved and practiced throughout Japan today.

A major school of iaido systematized in the mid-Edo period. It emphasizes the continuous flow from drawing the sword to striking and returning it to the scabbard. Focusing on mental concentration and physical harmony, Eishin-ryu became foundational to modern iaido practice. It remains one of the largest federations in contemporary iaido.

The modernization of naginata, a traditionally female-practiced weapon with a curved blade attached to a long shaft. From its Edo period origins as an art for women, it was systematized into a competitive sport in the 20th century using safe bamboo weapons. With standardized target areas and high female participation, naginata is now taught in schools nationwide and has international tournaments.

江戶時代劍術發展至明治時代，逐步演進為近代競技體系的過程。透過納入教育制度與建立全國組織，將武道轉變為現代運動。1970年國際劍道聯盟成立，推動全球普及與標準化。

明治時代將古流劍術統一、近代化而成的劍道。昭和二十年代確立現今的形式，建立了以竹刀進行安全練習的體系。透過全國學校教育的整合與全日本劍道聯盟統一規則的制定，劍道得以傳遍世界各地，成為日本傳統武術成功現代化的象徵。

源自日本劍術的武道，以竹刀與防具進行練習。於江戶時代體系化為劍術訓練方法，秉持「透過劍之理法修練而成就人格的道路」之理念。在全日本劍道聯盟的組織下建立段位制度，廣泛實踐於日本警察與學校教育。現已在世界約60國受到愛好者推崇。

源自日本傳統劍術發展而來的武道。以竹刀和防具進行一對一對戰。從江戶時代的劍術流派演變至今，已成為全球普遍實踐的運動。與柔道、摔跤並列，於2020年東京奧運正式成為國際競賽項目。

以竹刀為兵器的日本傳統武道。源於江戶時代的劍術，於明治時代現代化。強調禮儀修養與精神鍛鍊，以擊中對手為基本技法。修練者遍佈世界各地，並定期舉辦國際大賽，體現日本精神文化與武道精神。

以日本刀術為基礎的現代武道。使用竹刀打擊對手的頭部、軀幹、手臂和雙腿的競技運動。秉承武士道精神，強調禮儀和身心修養。由全日本劍道聯盟統籌管理，並納入學校教育體系。其追求心、技、體三位一體的修行制度，代表了日本傳統武道哲學的精髓。