Tōhō-ryū

Tōhō-ryū is a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes precise swordsmanship and sword drawing techniques. Developed in the Edo period, it combines thoughtful movement, timing, and techniques that focus on efficiency and practicality. Practitioners learn to draw and cut with the katana (Japanese sword) smoothly and swiftly, often practicing solo forms and partner drills. The art also includes strategic aspects of combat and embodies a disciplined, respectful approach to self-defense and martial discipline. Tōhō-ryū preserves historical swordsmanship methods while adapting them into modern practice, making it both a cultural tradition and a martial skill.