martial arts
-
Judo a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
If you ask anyone to name one martial art from Japan, it is probably going to be judo or karate. Judo has been spread all over the world and is practiced as a common way to teach kids and adults self-defense.
-
Kendo a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
Kendo is a Japanese martial art that descended from the sword fighting techniques that were used in the days of the samurai warriors.
-
Karate, One of Japan’s Representative Martial Arts
Karate literally means ’empty hand’, and it was developed in Okinawa having been influenced by Chinese martial art Kung Fu. Karate is a striking art where practitioners use both hands/arms and feet/legs.
-
Hakama | A beautiful kimono to wear on the big day
While most foreigners know about kimono, another traditional Japanese garment called hakama is not that known amongst most foreign visitors in Japan. A hakama are the skirt-like pants that are worn over a kimono.
-
Aikido a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
Aikido was created by Morihei Ueshiba, who is still referred to by some aikido practitioners as Ōsensei. or Great Teacher. Learn more about this peaceful martial art from Japan!
-
Sumo a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts
While judo and karate are the most popular martial arts to practise outside of Japan, sumo is probably the martial art from Japan that appeals most to the imagination.
