How an ippon needs spirit, sword and body to strike a valid target as one.
Kendo in Competition: How It’s Scored
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Japanese Martial Arts
Ju-Jitsu in Competition: How It’s Scored
How fighting system, duo and ne-waza events are scored in sport ju-jitsu.
Ju-Jitsu Training: What Beginners Should Know
Joint locks, throws and escapes from grabs form the core of early ju-jitsu.
Ju-Jitsu 101: An Introduction to the Art
The traditional Japanese art of unarmed defense against armed and unarmed attackers.
Aikido in Competition: How It’s Scored
Most aikido has no contests; only Shodokan (Tomiki) aikido holds competitive kata and randori events.
Aikido Training: What Beginners Should Know
Rolling breakfalls and partner practice as nage and uke shape early aikido training.
Aikido 101: An Introduction to the Art
Morihei Ueshiba’s Japanese art of blending with an attacker’s force instead of meeting it.