Japanese Martial Arts...?

Question

Well, I currently take Tae Kwon Do classes, which my teacher says is Korean, so I was wondering, is there a Japanese Martial Arts? If so, whats it called? I'm interested in Japanese culture... So yeah...

Answer 1

There are many Japanese martial arts:

1) Aikido - emphasizes evasion and circular/spiral redirection of an attacker's aggressive force into throws, pins, and immobilizations as a primary strategy rather than punches and kicks.

2) Jujitsu - The style encompasses throws, locks, and striking techniques, with a strong emphasis on throws, locks, and defensive techniques. It is also characterized by in-fighting and close work. It is a circular, hard/soft, external style.

Training is practical with a heavy emphasis on sparring and mock combat.

3) Judo - derived from Jujutsu. Judo is practiced on mats and consists primarily of throws (nage-waza), along with katame-waza (grappling), which includes osaekomi-waza (pins), shime-waza (chokes), and kansetsu-waza (armbars). Additional techniques, including atemi-waza (striking) and various joint locks are found in the judo katas. Judo is generally compared to wrestling but it retains its unique combat forms. As a daughter to Jujutsu these techniques are also often taught in Judo classes. Judo training emphasizes mental, moral and character development as much as physical training.

4) Karate - Okinawan Karate styles tend to be hard and external. In defense they tend to be circular, and in offense linear. Okinawan karate styles tend to place more emphasis on rigorous physical conditioning than the Japanese styles. Japanese styles tend to have longer, more stylistic movements and to be higher commitment. They also tend to be linear in movement, offense, and defense.

Both tend to be high commitment, and tend to emphasize kicks and punches, and a strong offense as a good defense.

5) Taikiken - Players will practice large amounts of static and near static postures, continually seeking deeper relaxation and the feeling of whole body movements. to aid this, imagery often plays a key roll. Once comfortable with that, bigger slow movements are introduced. and finally fast, explosive movements are used. None of these movements are performed in a linked form. They are all stand alone exercises. Partner exercises like pushing hands are used.

Pad work, bag work are also a big part. It's mainly a fist fighting art, a lot of it derived from Western Boxing though it does train knees, elbows and a few kicks.

6) Kendo - A sword fighting art. The practitioners wear protective armor and use simulated swords (split bamboo called "shinai") to "spar" against one another. Strike areas are limited as are moves.  It is a very formal art. It is linear, hard, and external. Training mostly consists of two-person drills, basics, and some kata that have been retained from kenjutsu between individuals.

7) Ninjutsu (Bunjikan Budo Taijutsu) - To provide some kind of brief description, ninjutsu includes the study of both unarmed and armed combative techniques, strategy, philosophy, and history. In many Dojos the area of study is quite comprehensive. The idea being to become adept at many things, rather than specializing in only one.

The main principles in combat are posture, distance, rythm and flow. The practitioner responds to attacks in such a way that they place themselves in an advantageous position from which an effective response can be employed. They are taught to use the entire body for every movement/technique, to provide the most power and leverage. They will use the openings created by the opponents movement to implement techniques, often causing the opponent to "run in/on to" body weapons.

Training progresses through skills in Taihenjutsu (Body changing skills), which include falling, rolling, leaping, posture, and avoidance; Dakentaijutsu (Striking weapons body techniques) using the entire body as a striking tool/ weapon - how to apply and how to receive; and Jutaijutsu (Supple body techniques) locks, throws, chokes, holds - how to apply and how to escape.

8) Iaido - The art of drawing the sword for combat. I don't know much about this one. Sorry.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Jui-jitsu, Tae-jutu, Nin-Jutiu, and many more

Answer 4

Yes.  there are skads of Japanese martial arts, called Budo.

Jiu-Jitsu was originally developed in Japan. Then came Judo in 1882.  But Ken-Jitsu (swordsmanship); kyudo (archery); Yari-waza (spears); and Aikido are all fundamental to Japanese martial arts.

Karate is Okinawan.

Kung fu is Chinese

Please read Hoplology for a history and background of the martial arts in the world.

http://www.hoplology.com

Answer 5

Aside from what's been mentioned, there is also, of course, Karate, along with Kendo and Aikido. Also, although it may not seem like much of a martial art, there is Kyudo, which is the name for Japanese archery. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

There are many forms of martial arts from Japan.  The generic term for a martial art in Japan is JuJitsu.  This doesnt mean grappling, but is a loose term for striking and or grappling disciplines.  Within JuJitsu there traditionally were ryu (schools) of JuJitsu.  These ryu all had different styles and techniques.  Some focused more on takedowns and throws, and some focused more on standup punching and kicking ane everything between.  Here in America some styles of martial arts that are Japanese based are Kodokan Judo (the olympic sport kind), Karate, JuJitsu (not to be confused with Brazilian JuJitsu) and probably some others Im not thinking of.  Brazilian JuJitsu also has its roots in Japan, being that Mitsuo Maeda brought Kano's Judo to Brazil and taught some Brazilian guys the art.  It was altered in Brazil though so isnt truly all Japanese.  The Japanese art most like Brazilian JuJitsu is the Kosen Ryu Judo.  I hope this is what you were looking for.

Answer 7

Try Wikipedia...

The list is huge!

Answer 8

There are many Japanese martial arts. Karate, judo, jujitsu, kendo, sumo, iado, aikido and ninjutsu. Not to mention the various styles that came out of those.

Answer 9

Of course, the main one has always been Ju-Jitsu, then Judo when J. Kano extended the art of Ju-jitsu.  I started on Ju-jitsu, then went to Judo, then everything military that I could find.  Good luck. :=)

Answer 10

karate, jujitsu, iado,ninjutsu, sumo, judo,aikido