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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - iSportsWire -- Are you interested in ancient combat weapons?
The bushi – occupational warriors in feudal Japan - used many weapons while fighting.
So why are there so few weapons in martial arts dojos?
The majority of weapons used in martial arts were used in "old style" martial arts, called koryu bujutsu. These martial arts were meant to be used in battles to protect the entire group rather than the lone warrior. The martial arts we know today – karate, judo, jujutsu, etc. - are considered gendai budo. These are modern martial arts meant for self-defense and self-improvement rather than for battle.
What Type of Weapons did the Bushi Use? Koryu Bujutsu
Naginata – The naginata is a long, slightly curved blade mounted on a long pole. They were used to stab and strike on the battlefield. The koryu bujutsu martial arts style that utilized naginatas is called naginatajutsu.
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Yari – The yari is a long spear that has different types of blades. The most common blade was flat and sharp on both sides like a dagger. Yaris were used for cutting and stabbing and practiced in sojutsu.
What Weapons Can You Use in Gendai Budo?
Katana – The katana is a sword with a long, curved, single-edged blade and is meant to be held with two hands. In iaido, you'll practice first with a wooden sword called a bokken, then with an alloy sword called an iaito. Advanced students can practice with a shinken – sharp edged sword – like a katana. Katanas were meant to cut down enemies in one smooth movement.
Yumi – A yumi is a longbow used in the art of Kyudo – Japanese archery. The bows are much larger than the kind used in Western archery, and the arrows - called "ya" - are made from bamboo. Bushi warriors also used bows in early battles, but later, during the Edo period, kyudo began being studied as a modern martial art to aid in physical and spiritual development.
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How can you start working with weapons?
Start practicing iaido in Ann Arbor (https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/learnmore/martial-arts-weapons-iaido-ann-arbor) at JMAC!
Contact JMAC today to get started!
About Japanese Martial Arts Center: Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, JMAC is an authentic Japanese martial arts facility that focuses on karate, judo, Nihon jujutsu, and iaido serving the Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Pinckney, and Canton areas as well as all Southeast Michigan. Experienced instructors train the mind, body, and spirit of members at an individualized pace, offering martial arts to both experienced and inexperienced students. https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/contact
The bushi – occupational warriors in feudal Japan - used many weapons while fighting.
So why are there so few weapons in martial arts dojos?
The majority of weapons used in martial arts were used in "old style" martial arts, called koryu bujutsu. These martial arts were meant to be used in battles to protect the entire group rather than the lone warrior. The martial arts we know today – karate, judo, jujutsu, etc. - are considered gendai budo. These are modern martial arts meant for self-defense and self-improvement rather than for battle.
What Type of Weapons did the Bushi Use? Koryu Bujutsu
Naginata – The naginata is a long, slightly curved blade mounted on a long pole. They were used to stab and strike on the battlefield. The koryu bujutsu martial arts style that utilized naginatas is called naginatajutsu.
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Yari – The yari is a long spear that has different types of blades. The most common blade was flat and sharp on both sides like a dagger. Yaris were used for cutting and stabbing and practiced in sojutsu.
What Weapons Can You Use in Gendai Budo?
Katana – The katana is a sword with a long, curved, single-edged blade and is meant to be held with two hands. In iaido, you'll practice first with a wooden sword called a bokken, then with an alloy sword called an iaito. Advanced students can practice with a shinken – sharp edged sword – like a katana. Katanas were meant to cut down enemies in one smooth movement.
Yumi – A yumi is a longbow used in the art of Kyudo – Japanese archery. The bows are much larger than the kind used in Western archery, and the arrows - called "ya" - are made from bamboo. Bushi warriors also used bows in early battles, but later, during the Edo period, kyudo began being studied as a modern martial art to aid in physical and spiritual development.
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How can you start working with weapons?
Start practicing iaido in Ann Arbor (https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/learnmore/martial-arts-weapons-iaido-ann-arbor) at JMAC!
Contact JMAC today to get started!
About Japanese Martial Arts Center: Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, JMAC is an authentic Japanese martial arts facility that focuses on karate, judo, Nihon jujutsu, and iaido serving the Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea, Pinckney, and Canton areas as well as all Southeast Michigan. Experienced instructors train the mind, body, and spirit of members at an individualized pace, offering martial arts to both experienced and inexperienced students. https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/contact
Source: Japanese Martial Arts Center
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