Kenjutsu - Wikipedia
Kenjutsu (剣術) is an umbrella term for all schools of Japanese swordsmanship, in particular those that predate the Meiji Restoration. Some modern styles of kendo and iaido that were established in the 20th century also included modern forms of kenjutsu in their curriculum. [1]
The Eight Traditional Styles Of Japanese Sword Fighting ... - BudoDragon
2021年9月12日 · There are eight traditional styles of Japanese sword fighting. All of these styles contain techniques from ancient samurai martial arts such as tojutsu, kenjutsu, iaijutsu and iaido. From 1185 until 1868, Japan was ruled by samurai, some of which would roam around Japan fighting one another in battles to the death.
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
2019年2月28日 · Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four central martial arts (bujutsu) of pre-modern Japan. The two primary skills concerning the sword are kenjutsu and battōjutsu (抜刀術).
Japanese sword fighting style: The many types - Japan Accents
Kenjutsu – “Techniques of the sword” that developed during the tumult of the Kamakura Period. Kendo – The “way of the sword,” notable for its considerable protection. Iaido – This Japanese sword fighting style is concerned with optimal energy expenditure, blending drawing and striking into one motion.
Kenjutsu: The Definitive Guide
2021年1月26日 · Kenjutsu has grown appreciably and includes sword-based training of multiple categories similar to the art of Kendo. While Kendo uses bamboo swords, but Kenjutsu can also be practised without bamboo swords.
Kenjutsu: A Koryu.com Guide
2017年12月27日 · Some are arts centered around the sword; others are focused more on one of the other weapons of the bushi. A warrior's central weapon was always first and foremost the sword, so most ryu extant today (many of which are merely a portion of what were once more comprehensive systems) include kenjutsu.
Types of Japanese Sword Fighting and Their Weapons
2022年11月2日 · Kenjutsu is an aggressive style of swordsmanship designed for practical combat to incapacitate or kill an enemy. On the other hand, kendo developed from kenjutsu to use sword practice for personal development rather than for combat.
Kenjutsu: Discover Centuries of Japanese Fencing Tradition
2023年11月6日 · Kenjutsu, a group of martial arts styles involving the katana, gets similar treatment by association. This sword has had the same basic design for over 700 years and there has been plenty of time for multiple intricate fighting systems to develop.
Japanese sword fighting: All about the discipline - Japan Accents
Kenjutsu is the term that describes all types of swordsmanship that date back to the earliest years of Japan and the samurai. It is still taught today, but now focuses on the style and use of different swords rather than actual battle with them. Kenjutsu has become more of an art form.
Kenjutsu/Iaijutsu - 日本古流武道研究所
Kenjutsu and Iaido are two traditional Japanese martial arts that focus on the art of swordsmanship, each with its distinct history, techniques, and philosophy. Kenjutsu, which literally translates to “the method, or technique, of the sword,” is one of the oldest forms of swordsmanship in Japan.