Koryu

Koryu refers to traditional Japanese martial arts that were developed before the 20th century and often handed down through master-student lineages. These arts typically focus on precise techniques, historical methods, and cultural traditions, preserving often unaltered practices from the samurai period. Koryu arts encompass various disciplines like swordsmanship, jujitsu, and archery, emphasizing skill, form, and mental discipline. Unlike modern martial arts, koryu often maintain rigorous training routines and philosophical teachings rooted in Japan’s historical martial culture, serving both as self-defense and as a means to connect with Japan’s martial heritage.