Modern Japanese arts are referred to as 武道 (Budo), with “bu” meaning martial, and “do” meaning way. Many English translations equate Bujustu and Budo, but the difference is actually quite distinct. Bujutsu focuses on the physical part of fighting, whereas Budo also gives special attention to the mind and how one should mentally develop and discipline oneself. Japanese Budo connects many styles, and it takes years and countless hours of practice to achieve what anyone would consider mastership, as measuring your development doesn't end with ranks and degrees.

This year is the 40th anniversary of the “basic treaty of friendship and cooperation between Australia and Japan.“ In honor of that, specially selected martial artists by the Japanese Budo Delegation will travel to Australia to demonstrate and introduce the true essence of Japanese Budo. The event hopes to promote global understanding through a shared appreciation and experience of both modern and ancient martial arts. Before departure, a simple ceremony took place in the historical fighting arena "Nippon Budokan" in Tokyo.

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On the arrival of November 13th, various interesting workshops, demonstrations, and practice sessions will be showcased in Sydney Showground hall 4, with some familiar ones that you might know and others you might have never heard about. Here are various fields to be explored. Maybe you can find a favorite to research and try out!

Judo

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Kendo

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Kyudo

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Sumo

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Karatedo

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Aikido

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Shorinji Kempo (Shaolin Temple First Method)

A modified version of Shaolin Kung fu, established by Dashing So, a Japanese martial artist and former military intelligence agent.

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Naginata

A pole weapon originally used by the samurai class, ashigaru(foot soldiers), and shoei(warrior monks).

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Jukendo

The Japanese martial art of bayonet fighting, techniques are based on sojutsu(spear fighting).

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Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu Takuma-Kai

900 years of history, the very foundation of Modern Japanese jujutsu and aikido, which emphasizes "An early neutralization of an attack."

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Hokushin Itto-ryu Kenjutsu

Founded in the late Edo period, one handed sword(Itto-ryu), a very essential influence to the modern Kendo.

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Hozoin-ryu Takada-ha Sojutsu

A very early traditional Japanese martial art that specializes in spearmanship. Founded by a Buddhist monk of Kofuku-ji temple in Nara, Japan.

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By - grape Japan editorial staff.

Source:
Nippon Budokan
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