Kendo
Descended from swordsmanship, Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art that uses
bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armour (bōgu). It is popular in Japan today is
extensively practiced in many other countries as well. Kendo is a sport that combines
martial arts practices and principles with demanding physical activity.
Judo
Established in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882, Judo is a modern martial art, combat, and
olympic sport. It is well known for its competitive aspects The objective is to either throw or
takedown an opponent to the ground, restrain an opponent with a pin, or force an
opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. Strikes and thrusts by hands and feet as
well as weapon defenses are a part of judo, but only in pre-arranged forms (kata). They are
not allowed in judo competition or free practice (randori).
A judo practitioner is called a judoka. The principles developed for judo became the model
for other modern Japanese martial arts that developed from koryū (traditional schools). Due
to the worldwide spread of judo, a number of related branches have been established.
Aikido
The Japanese martial art, aikido, was developed by Morihei Ueshiba unifying his martial
studies, religious beliefs, and philosophy. Ueshiba's objective was to create skills
practitioners could use to protect themselves while also sheltering their attacker from
affliction.
Turning movements that redirect the force of an opponent's attack is a component of aikido
strategy as well.
Kyudo
The modern Japanese martial art (gendai budō) of archery is called kyudo. Experts in Kyudo
are referred as kyūdōka and practitioners may be known as kyudojin. Originated in the
samurai class of feudal Japan, there are thousands of people worldwide who practice
kyudo.
