Gendai budō

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Gendai budō
Judo was one of the first modern martial arts.
Japanese name
Kanji現代武道
Hiraganaげんだいぶどう

Gendai budō (

koryū
are the opposite of these terms referring to ancient martial arts established before the Meiji Restoration.

Scope and tradition

Aikido

Any martial art created after the

shorinji kempo. The Japanese art of sumo
is often defined as a gendai budō. This definition is incorrect as sumo is an ancient art that has attained popularity and media coverage in the modern era.

Gendai budō have origins in

Kano Jigoro (嘉納 治五郎 Kanō Jigorō, 1860–1938) founded judo in part as an attempt to systematize the myriad traditions of ju-jitsu which existed at the time. Kendo similarly derives from the many schools of kenjutsu
that evolved over the centuries.

Organization of ranking system

Koryū make no use of the popular kyu-dan ranking system.[4] The gendai budō (modern budō forms), however, use the kyū-dan ranking system.[4]

These rankings replaced the various certificates awarded within koryū.[4] Gendai budō also generally do not contain the same strong entrance oaths and rituals as koryū, such as the keppan ("blood oath"). Whereas in most gendai budō dojo all are welcome provided they follow basic rules of conduct, koryū instructors often strictly scrutinize candidates. The primary purpose of gendai budō is for spiritual and mental development through the study and application of East Asian metaphysical techniques and teachings.

References

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  1. ISBN 0-8348-0351-8
  2. ^ "Aikido FAQ". Retrieved 2014-02-17.
  3. ^ "Fuji Ryu Goshindo Ju Jitsu – Little River". New Zealand Ju-Jitsu Federation.
  4. ^
    ISBN 978-0-87011-436-6
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