Fudo-ryu Kenjutsu
Traditional samurai koryu bujutsu school focused on uncompromising sword fencing and firm stance.
Quick Facts
Founder
Country of OriginJapan
JapanRegionAsia
Primary FocusWeapons
Contact LevelLight contact
Belt SystemCertificates
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringPartner drills only
Role of WeaponsWeapons at the core
Role of FormsForms at the core
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesNot taught to children
Senior FriendlySuitable for seniors
Physical Demand2/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve5/5
Self-Defence Value2/5
Fitness Value3/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemCertificates
Competition FormatNo competitions
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated PractitionersUnder 10k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesNot used
KicksNot used
Throws & takedownsMarginal
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsMarginal
WeaponsCore
Catalogs & Databases for Fudo-ryu Kenjutsu
About Fudo-ryu Kenjutsu
Fudo-ryu Kenjutsu is a traditional Japanese school of koryu bujutsu founded in the 15th century. It is based on the philosophy of steadfastness 'Fudo' (Fudo Myoo) - teaching direct, devastating cuts with the Katana sword without unnecessary retreat and with a firm mentality.
Similar styles
Selected by overlap in the style profile, not by historical lineage.