Pages for learning Japanese about martial arts, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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Guide to Japanese culture and traditions covering festivals, tea ceremonies, food customs, etiquette, and daily life practices written for visitors and learners seeking to understand how Japan actually works.
Website for the Northern California Ki Society, teaching Shinshin Toitsu Aikido based on principles of mind-body coordination developed by Soshu Koichi Tohei.
The Institute of Aikido UK teaches aikido, a non-competitive Japanese martial art developed in the early 20th century, to members of all ages and abilities through clubs across the UK.
Explains different Japanese words for teacher, including sensei and kyoushi, and shows how to use them in appropriate contexts. Suitable for beginners learning everyday vocabulary and honorific usage.
Guide to major Japanese martial arts including judo, kendo, karate, and aikido, with information on their histories, philosophies, and where visitors can train in Japan.
It aims to foster an understanding of the customs and daily life of contemporal Japanese people and society.
A glossary of Aikido terms with Japanese vocabulary, basic pronunciation guide, and explanations of techniques and philosophy for practitioners learning the martial art.
A karate training tour combining practice at Japan Karate Association headquarters in Tokyo and local dojos in Okinawa, with instruction in kata and kumite at all levels, plus cultural and historical experiences.
Information about Ki Aikido training and events from the Midland Ki Federation, a branch of the Ki Society founded by Koichi Tohei Sensei.
Blog featuring reviews of Japanese novels and classical texts for language learners, with guides on how to read Japanese novels and classical Japanese, plus resources for learning Cantonese.
A glossary of over 50 Japanese terms used in judo, defining vocabulary for techniques, body parts, and actions to help learners understand judo terminology.
Guide to 11 types of Japanese seaweed used in traditional cuisine, explaining their characteristics, uses, and cultural significance for learners interested in food vocabulary and Japanese culinary culture.
Event page for an Aikido seminar led by Ryuji Shirakawa Shihan from Japan, covering flow, harmony, and self-defense principles for all experience levels including beginners.
Historical overview of kendo from the emergence of the Japanese sword through the modern era, covering the development of swordsmanship techniques, philosophical traditions, and the transformation from combat practice.
A detailed guide to Japanese yokai folklore that explores the origins, types, and cultural significance of supernatural creatures in Japanese tradition.
A book about pioneering Aikido master Robert Nadeau, a direct disciple of Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba, covering his life, teaching methods, and approach to energy refinement and inner transformation through Aikido.
Directory of Ki-Aikido dojos and instructors across North America with contact information and locations for students seeking martial arts training.
A page from the Digital Karate Budo Textbook covering stances and fighting posture in Kyokushin karate, part of the IBMA's educational materials on martial arts practice.
A winter study trip in Akita combining Japanese conversation lessons with cultural activities like calligraphy, kyudo, and local festivals. For learners seeking immersive practice in rural Japan.
An exploration of wa, the Japanese concept of harmony and balance that shapes relationships, etiquette, aesthetics, and society.
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