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Japanese Martial Arts

When it comes to martial arts, many people immediately think of the variety of martial systems native to Japan, otherwise known as the Japanese arts. Whether referring to soft or hard styles, or striking, grappling or weapon-based systems, the origins of many of these arts can be traced back to the samurai era, when a caste system restricted nonmembers from using weapons.

Today, it’s impossible to ignore the historical and modern-day relevance of the Japanese arts. Popular and well-known styles include karate, jujutsu, aikido, ninjustu, judo, aikijujutsu, iaido, kendo, kempo and sumo.