Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu, that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu). It began as samurai warriors' customary swordsmanship exercises, and today, it is widely practiced within Japan and has spread to many other nations across the world.
Iaidō (居合道), abbreviated iai (居合), is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes being aware and capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to sudden attacks.
The International Kendo Federation (FIK) was founded in 1970. It is an international federation of national and regional kendo associations.
Kyūdō is the Japanese martial art of archery. Kyūdō is based on kyūjutsu, which originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan. In 1919, the name of kyūjutsu was officially changed to kyūdō, and following the example of other martial arts that have been systematizing for educational purposes, kyūdō also reorganized and integrated various forms of shooting that had been used up until then. Many practitioners may refer to themselves as yumihiki (弓引き), or 'ones who draw the bow'. Kyūdō is practised by over a hundred thousand people worldwide. The bow they use is called a yumi (弓). It has an asymmetrical shape and length of more than 2.0 metres, and its use is characterized by the archer gripping the lower third of the bow stave to shoot.
Naginatajutsu is the Japanese martial art of wielding the naginata (長刀). The naginata is a weapon resembling the European glaive and the Chinese guan dao. Most naginatajutsu practiced today is in a modernized form, a gendai budō, in which competitions also are held.
The All Japan Kendo Federation (AJKF) or Zen Nihon Kendō Renmei is a national non-governmental organization in Japan, founded in 1952 and officially formed on March 14, 1954.
Kumdo is a modern Korean martial art. It is derived from kendo, the Japanese martial art. Its name is also spelled Kǒmdo, Keomdo, Gumdo and Geomdo.
Toyama-ryū (戸山流) established in 1925 by a committee of senior experts of several sword traditions for the curriculum of the Rikugun Toyama Gakkō.
Dai Nippon Butoku Kai was the largest martial arts organization in Japan with strong ties to WWII-era Japanese government, originally established in 1895 in Kyoto and had the biggest influence on Budo in modern Japan. The first president was Imperial Prince Komatsunomiya Akihito and the first chairman was Chairman Watanabe Chiaki. At the end of World War II, the DNBK changed its status from a public to a private organization. Enrollment fell significantly from millions to hundreds and it lost its authority to govern all martial arts organizations in Japan. In 1946, due to its association with the Japanese Military during wartime, the GHQ dissolved the DNBK. The following years, more than 1,300 leaders and officials of the DNBK were purged—ostracized, lost their jobs, and were forbidden to take any government position. In 1953, the new DNBK was established with a new philosophical vision of preserving the long-standing illustrious classical martial virtues and traditions.
The British Kendo Association was founded in 1964 as a non-profit making organization to foster and develop the practice and spirit of Kendo, Iaido, and Jōdō along traditional lines with the objectives of:
Zen Nihon Kendō Renmei Jōdō, or Seitei Jōdō in short, is a modern form of jōdō created by Japanese martial artist Shimizu Takaji and presented to the All Japan Kendo Federation in 1968.
Yoseikan Karate (養正館空手) or Yoseikan Ryu Karate (養正館流空手) is the name given to the variant of Shotokan Karate taught at the Yoseikan Dojo in Shizuoka, Japan, under the direction of Minoru Mochizuki.
The Australian Kendo Renmei Incorporated (AKR) is a non-profit Incorporated Association registered in Australia. It exists to provide governance, education and promotion of the arts as well as supporting its affiliates and being the interface between the arts, the International Kendo Federation and the public.
Loi Lee is a practitioner of the martial art of Tomiki Aikido and the first woman outside the borders of Japan to obtain 7th dan in the Tomiki system. She trained with both Kenji Tomiki and Hideo Ohba. She is a doctor of medicine and is also an acupuncturist.
The European Kendo Federation (EKF) is the member of the International Kendo Federation which is responsible for the European zone. The EKF is the overall organization for the Japanese martial arts Kendo, Jōdō and Iaido in Europe.
Zen Nippon Kendō Renmei Iaidō is the iaidō style of the All Japan Kendo Federation. This style of standardised iaido is also known as Seitei Iaido or Zenkenren Iaido.
Takeda Ryu Nakamura Ha is a gendai (modern) martial art developed by Nakamura Hisashi in the mid to late 20th century.
Fumon Tanaka is a traditional Japanese martial arts practitioner who holds a number of Soke positions in Japanese schools of martial arts. Specialising in various weapon forms and unarmed fighting methods. He is also an author and has appeared in numerous world media.
Kokusai Budoin, International Martial Arts Federation (IMAF) is the oldest continuously operating Japanese organization promoting international Budō. The organization, founded in 1951, has headquarters in Tokyo, Japan and is a member of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
Soleiman Mehdizadeh is an Iranian master of Budō.
