Category Archives: Martial Arts

A must in Japanesemartial arts, aikido was created between 1925 and 1969 by Morihei Ueshiba. Combining mastery of one’s environment and energy, aikido has become an international success. From 1950, the art made its way to Europe and settled there permanently, especially in France. But what is the history of this art? On what concepts […]

Martial art with multiple benefits, the kyokushinkai karate has more and more followers around the world. It ranks among the most extreme and violent forms ofmartial arts. Kyokushinkai is particularly suitable for those who wish to Throughout the year, regional, national and European competitions take place around this discipline. But what are the principles of […]

The number ofJapanese martial arts practitioners continues to grow. These combat sports do not only improve the physical condition of its followers. They also teach: Between Japanese martial arts with sword, judo or karate, there are many styles of martial arts. Each of them is practiced according to a distinct philosophy and principles. What are […]

Kenjutsu is literally translated as the techniques of saber. It is a direct legacy of the samurai who fought on the battlefield. Key points about kenjutsu A brief history of kenjutsu Martial arts schools teaching kenjutsu appeared around the 12th century. However, the latter developed particularly following the victory of the Tokugawa dynasty in Japan, […]

Kendo is literally translated as the way of the sword. It is a sport which was highly publicized throughout Japan. More than a sport, Kendo includes spiritual elements aimed at bringing the practitioner to a higher level of consciousness and Zen. Key points of Kendo How is Kendo practiced? Kendo is not practiced any old […]