Based on the video Budo that you saw in class in about 250 words name some of the Japanese martial arts and tell the differences between them.
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Budo is a Japanese term used to describe the martial arts. It is translated to the “Way of War”. There are many martial arts such as; kyudo, kendo, naginata, aikido, karate, sumo and kobudo. Though they are all Japanese martial arts they are different in some ways. This essay will present their differences.
ReplyDeleteThe first budo to be discussed is kyudo. Kyudo is also known as the way of the bow. It comes from kyujutsu; which is the art of archery. It originated in the samurai class in Feudal Japan. What makes kyudo different is the fact that the students use bows and arrows.
The next budo is kendo. Kendo is the way of the sword. The way of the sword comes from kenjutsu; which is swordsmanship. In the way of the sword the students use bamboo swords, shinai, and wear protective amour, bogu.
Another budo to look into is naginata. Naginata also originated in the samurai class in Feudal Japan. However, this budo is mainly practice by women. In this martial art the students wear protective amour and they weld a pole weapon with a blade on the end.
Then there is the way of harmonious spirit. This budo is known as aikido. This budo is done without the use of weapons. Aikido is performed through the use of throws and joint locks. The point of aikido is to defend oneself without injuring one’s opponent. The student uses the attacker’s momentum against them.
Karate is the next budo. Karate is also known as karate-do. This is called empty hand. This budo is the use of one’s body as a weapon. Through strenuous physical training the body is turned into a weapon. The hand can even become sharp enough to cut through glass.
An additional budo is sumo. Sumo is a modern day budo. What makes this budo different is the fact that this is a full contact sport. This budo is done through grappling. The goal is to push the opponent out of the ring or get another part of the body besides the soles of the feet on the ground.
Finally, there is kobudo or Okinawan kobudo; which is known as the old martial way. This budo is different because of the fact that this budo uses weapons. This budo uses many weapons. One weapon is a bo; a six-foot long staff. Another weapon is a sai; a three-pronged truncheon.
Bria Brown (000-07-6016)
"What is the Difference betweeen the Arts"?
ReplyDeleteThe film entitled “BUDO: The Art of Killing”, featured Japanese modern martial arts, such as Karate, Sumo, Kendo, Aikido, and Judo. As I watched the video I was filled with enticement and intrigued as I observed the Japanese martial artist, preform the various arts. While watching the video, I was captivated by the posture and composure each artist had. The film demonstrates reverence and respect for each art and Japanese culture. Although all of these martial arts are similar, they are still very different.
Judo which means, “Gentle Art”, focuses on throws, and take-downs. The objective in a match is to cause the opponent to lose balance, which will cause him or her to fall down, which may lead to a pin. People often refer to Judo as the “Grappling Art”. However, Aikido (“The way of harmonious spirit”) is also a grappling art and is notorious for its joint-locking techniques. Also, this art specializes in using the opponents force against him. It is a very strategic art.
Furthermore, Sumo’s only objective is to get the opponent out of the circular ring, called “Dohyo”. The uniform of a Sumo Wrestler consists of a loincloth called Mawashi, which looks like a very large diaper. These wrestlers seem to be very heavy, which obviously means that they eat in excess. Nevertheless, Karate’s (“Hand”) main focus it to strike the opponent. Also, Karate uses sweeps, punches and kicks to defeat the opponent.
Correspondingly, Kobudo (“Ko” meaning “ancient”, “Bu” meaning “peace” and “Do” meaning “the way” is on discipline that is practice within all the numerous martial arts. In Kobudo there are many common weapons used in this art, such as the Tanto, Bo Staff and the Tonfa, to name a few. Also, an additional martial art is Ninjutsu (“Ninja Techniques”), of which is a very secretive art. This art is also called shinobi-jutsu. This allows the usage of weapons. Complex Ninjutsu manipulates one’s surrounding, to form what the opponent may feel are illusions, but they are quite real.
Additionally, Kendo which means, “Way of the Sword” was my favorite martial art displayed in the film watched. The art is practiced by using a bamboo sword and an oak wooden sword. Also, kendo has absolutely no gender barriers. Like all of the arts on the video, the entire martial artist bodies where fully covered, with the exception if the Sumo Wrestlers.
Jordan Hutcheson (000-07-5708)
Write the difference between the arts.
ReplyDeleteThe art of the Japanese nation is what they are; what they’re notoriously known for. Though they are known for the martial art as a people, there are many vast differences between the arts. Firstly, the difference between Yabusame and Basic Fencing is, fencing is done on the ground whereas Yabusame is done on the back of a horse. Another difference between the two is, with fencing you have to avoid your opponent’s sword or else you lose the match however with Yabusame there is no opponent just a target. Though martial art is basically training you body to become a weapon, the Japanese sometimes us actual weapons. Nun chucks and swords are two of the weapons use while portraying the art. The differences between these two weapons are in the people that possess them. Samurais use swords are used for cutting and thrusting while nun chucks are used to protect yourself and block the cut or thrust.
Karate and Judo, though people constantly go under the delusion of thinking they are the same, they are two immensely different arts. Firstly, karate is an offensive combat practice while judo was made for protection and to defend one self. Lastly, the arts of Ekedo and Somo are very different. Ekedo is practiced by using your opponent’s strength to your advantage but with somo, you are constantly, violently bumping, each other, with your own strength, until one of you is forced out of the ring.
What’s the difference between the arts?
ReplyDeleteBudo is a Japanese term which means “martial way” or “martial arts.” In the documentary BUDO: The Art of Killing many different styles of Japanese matrial arts were depicted, some including: Aikido, Judo, Kendo, Karate and Sumo.
Aikido is generally considered a ‘grappling art.’ According to the film this is an art of self-defense (without attacking one’s opponent), which is carried out by utilizing your opponent’s own strength to your advantage. Actions such as grabs, throws, pins, strikes and joint locks are portrayed when carrying out this art.
Judo (gentle way) is the modern Japanese martial art which involves throwing or the taking down of one’s opponent. You’re often standing until taken down by your opponent. In Judo the objective of the sport is to pin your opponent or force your opponent to give in with a choke or joint lock. Actions such as punches and kicks are not practiced in Judo.
Kendo is another modern Japanese martial art which places its focus on the use of weaponry, meaning “Way of the Sword.” Kendo is carried out by fighting with swords made of bamboo (called Shinai) and wearing protective armor and a face shield.
Karate is a striking martial art and revolves around punching, kicking, elbow strikes, knee strikes and open hand techniques such as knife hands.
Sumo is a popular Japanese martial art. From what I’ve gathered from the film, the wrestlers bump violently to each other until one is forced out of the ring. I observed that the sumo wrestlers were relatively heavy men. Sumo wrestlers undergo server training and the wear cloth what resembles a diaper called ‘Mawashi.’
Indya Armbrister (000-07-5023)
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ReplyDeleteThere are a variety of martial arts which make up what is known as Budo, the art of killing. Most of these arts were developed as physical forms of defense against the sword, most commonly wielded by samurai in early Japanese times. They are all very effective tools for defense, but are very different in their practice methods and focal points.
DeleteThe first martial art we see is yabusame, which is immediately set aside from the others for various reasons. The first reason being that it is based on archery, and is the only long ranged martial art discussed in the movie. Because of the practitioners distance away from the target, your eyes and their sharp focus are the main points of yabusame. Whereas, most of the other arts are centered more on the body rather than the eyes. Another difference is that this archery is performed on horseback, and so yabusame is also the only art to physically involve an animal.
Kendo and naginata are two of the few martial arts in which bladed weapons are used. Although they share this trait, the first thing that differentiates them is that these weapons are very different. Kendo teaches the proper wielding of the sword, whereas naginata involves the naginata, a long staff with a blade protruding from the end. Another difference is that kendo is practiced by both men and women, but naginata involves mostly women (due to the weapons affiliation with women in the families of samurai). Naginata is practiced for spiritual beauty rather than physical strength and use wooden models in training. Kendo on the other hand is practiced solely for the purposed of mastering the way of the sword, and in many training sessions, real swords are used.
Aikido and sumo are next on the list. Aikido is said to look like a graceful dance, in which you do not use your strength, but your attacker’s strength and momentum against him. Sumo on the other hand is a battle of sheer power, in which two opponents collide with one another with great energy and push, throw or force the other out of the ring. Anyone can do it, but it is ideal that a small, swift person practices aikido to exceed at it. Sumo on the other hand is primarily for the big and stout, so that they can take advantage of their body weight when wrestling an opponent.
Finally, judo and karate are two very intense, and physically based martial arts. The first thing a person will realize about judo is that it mostly consists of close quarter techniques, like grappling and throwing. Karate on the other hand is more about striking with punches and kicks, and keeping a strategic distance from the opponent rather than getting close. Also, having a sparring partner when practicing judo is ideal. As there are many techniques which can only be fully understood when practiced on an actual person. In karate however, one does not particularly require a partner, and in some cases can better hone certain skills alone than with another person.
Errin Francis (000-07-6944)
Budo:
ReplyDeleteThe art of killing
Budo is a collections of martial developed over the years in Japan. Budo was not developed for just killing an enemy, but mainly for the means of self-defence and other ways to protect one’s self without using the sword. The sword was customary to the Samurai, and others weren’t noble enough to use one. The styles range from docile to combative, but overall it trains one to be patient and peaceful.
The difference between the arts
First the more docile arts!
Aikido is a method of self-defence that uses your attackers own wait and strength against him, mainly pushing him down and not blatantly trying to hurt him. The art technique was developed with the sayings “avoid a falling rock, never act recklessly, water goes to lower places” in mind. It is one of the most docile because it is not used to kill or hurt your opponent, but to deflect attacks and avoid injury.
Similar in level of calmness is Naginata is a weapon used in which the opposing is literally swept away. It used mainly by the Japanese women. It was a weapon used in Calvary battles in the middle ages. A few centuries later it became the principal weapon of the female in a samurai family. The polishing of the training hall is used to teach mental strength and purity. The women used naginata to teach spiritual beauty rather than physical strength. The essence of beauty in naginata is not in appearance but in the harmony of sensitivity and reason.
After Naginata is Judo. Judo was developed by Jigoro Kano as a way of controlling or making timid a volatile nation. Judo was created for recreational use during a warring time in japan, when the people were tired of the samurai and the nation was rebelling. It is simple hand to hand combat, where the objective of judo is to throw one’s opponent and make him unconscious by pressing tightly on his neck. It takes great skill to master such techniques, if left alone after being “choked out” one can die. The training of the body in judo is very important, but the mind also plays an important role in the training of the body.
Next up is Sumo!!! Sumo is the official sport of Japan it is said that the initial force upon impact, is the greatest compared to any other similar fight in the world. With the need to improve their abilities, sumo wrestlers train consistently, even to the point of cruelty.
Lastly, is karate. The word karate means empty handed, the intent is to make the human body into a weapon. The objective, from what I’ve gathered, of karate is to be able to kill your opponent in one blow. Though the training to achieve this level of skill is vigorous. The entire body must be converted into a steal machine, theoretically anyway. Pain and agony is one of the main components in training, that’s not true, but you will feel pain and agony during training.
The difference between the arts, is only the level of aggressiveness in each sport. Some of the arts, like aikido, the main focus is not to hurt you attacker but to avoid injury. Others like naginata focus on spiritual beauty and sensitivity, rather than abusing your opponent. Then, you have sports like judo, sumo, and karate where the focus is to protect one’s self by the use of force. Whether it’s to push them out of the ring, throw or choke them out, or even kill them with one blow. All in all, each sport teach the trainee about mental stability, patience, perseverance, and ambition. So the arts aren’t just used as self-defence but also as a guide to self-confidence and achievement.
Antannia Gibson
Edu 106
The art of “Budo” is a path to self-perfection in which those who partake strive to affiliate their mind, body, and spirit, while developing character, enhancing morality and respect, and bolstering discipline. While Kendo, Karate-do, Judo, Aikido, Sumo-do, and Naginata-do are all forms of Budo which adhere to its philosophies, they differ in purpose, principles and official attire.
ReplyDeletePrimarily, Kendo, or “The Way of the Sword”, is an art in which the principal weapon is the sword or “katana”, the symbol of Budo. In ancient times, the only individuals permitted to wield a sword were those of the samurai class however today, one who studies the art of kendo, its principles and practices is referred to as a “Kendoka”. The traditional attire for kendo is referred to as a “Kendogi”. During competitive sparring, protective equipment or “Bogu” is worn as to shield kendokas from injury. While kendo is not an Olympic sport, it remains a prominent and traditional form of Budo in Japan.
On the other hand, Karate-do, much unlike Kendo, is a weaponless form of Budo. The word Karate means “Empty Handed”, however, those who practice Karate, or Karatekas, are not completely powerless. Rigorous training of both the mind and body allows karatekas to transform the human body into a “lethal weapon”. The primary principle of Karate is to skillfully and precisely strike their opponent. The official dress of a kareteka is the “Karategi. Masters of Karate ensure that every fragment of their being, both mentally and physically, is working in perfect harmony thus giving the master complete control over his or her body and broadening the scope of what can be achieved by the human body alone.
Judo, or “The Gentle Way”, is a hand-to-hand art developed by Jigoro Kano for the purpose of self-defense and self-discipline. The principle of Judo is to throw one’s opponent and pin, place him in a joint lock and/or choke him into submission. The beauty behind Judo is that precise and well-timed techniques triumph over brute strength. Judo was born unto Japan in feudal times where peasants needed to protect themselves from the wrath of unjust samurai and has developed rapidly to become the official sport of Japan as well as an accredited Olympic sport. The official dress of Judo is called the “Judogi” and consists of a white “Uwagi”, “Zubon” and colored “Obi”.
Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba and is often defined as “The Way of Harmonious Spirit”. Much unlike other Budo arts, the purpose of Aikido is to defend oneself without attacking one’s opponent and thrives under the pursuit of universal peace. The most vital principle in Aikido is to use the strength of one’s opponent against them. One who practices Aikido is called an Aikidoka. Traditionally, the Aikidogi consists of an indigo “Hakama” or wide legged pant worn over a Judogi or Karategi.
Sumo, is an iconic form of Budo. Those who practice Sumo professionally are called “Rikishi” and lead a very specific lifestyle from meals and nutrition all the way to attire. The principle of Sumo is to force one’s opponent out of a ring called a “Dohyo” or force one’s opponent to touch the ground. During sumo bouts in training and competition, rikishis wear traditional belts called “Mawashi” which are strategically tied about the waist.
Naginata-do is the art of wielding the naginata, a long weapon consisting of a wooden shaft with a curved blade attached to the end. The naginata was utilized eons ago by the women of the samurai class. In lieu of this, the naginata became the principal weapon of Japanese females. This art is not about strength but finding beauty in the balance between sensitivity and reason. Similar to Kendo, whilst sparring, one must wear Bogu, or protective equipment over their naginatagi.
Conclusively, whilst the forms of Budo depicted above, Kendo, Karatedo, Judo, Aikido, Sumo, and Naginata-do, all conform to the philosophies of Budo, they are all have distinctive differences which make them indisputably unique.
<3 Onisa 07-5112
While the many martial arts that originate from the Japanese culture have many traits in common (they each are a way of life, were mostly created out of the need for self-protection, and require huge discipline), the many arts also have unique traits that makes each martial art stand out from the others. From Sumo to Kendo to Judo, the different martial arts have obvious and obscure differences, such as the obvious differences in fighting styles between the arts or the subtle difference that Jujutsu is a martial art that is more focused on self-defense while Judo is a combat sport (the gentle way); even though they both heavily utilize throws and points of unbalance. This essay seeks to explore some of the obvious and not-so-obvious differences between the various martial arts.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, the most obvious differences between the martial arts are the fighting styles and coincidentally the weapons that go along with them. In Sumo, competitors use grapples, throws, and bodyweight techniques to either get their opponent to touch the ground with a part of their body other than their feet, or to push them out of the fighting ring. However in Judo, and Jujutsu, which mean gentle art, an opponent’s points of unbalance are used concurrently with throws, grapples and joint locks to defeat him; indirect forces are used to defeat an opponent instead of direct contact force. Also, Kenjutsu is the art of the sword, where a katana is used for combat, while Naginatajutsu is the art of wielding a naginata, Sojutsu the art of wielding a spear, Kyudo the way of the bow, and Karate is a martial art that uses the human body as a literal weapon.
Additionally, a majority of the martial arts also have a subtle difference between them where, a “jutsu” martial art form is similar to a “do” martial art but are not the same. To further elaborate, when a martial art’s name ends in “jutsu,” for example Jujutsu, it means the martial art is primarily concerned with the combat aspect of the martial art while “Do” indicates that the martial art is more concerned about what the martial art teaches; “Do” literally means ‘the way.’ Consequently, Kenjutsu is mainly concerned with combat and killing aspects of the art of the sword, while Kendo, the way of the sword, is more concerned about the practice of wielding a sword and what wielding the sword teaches the wielder. This applies to all martial arts. For example, Naginatajutsu is the art of wielding the naginata while Naginatado is the way of the naginata, one is concerned with learning the proper way to kill with a naginata while the other is concerned with the way of wielding the naginata.
Ultimately, the various martial arts have a lot of similar traits and a lot of differences. They each use unique weapons, fighting styles, and movements for combat, while they also all require discipline, dedication, and determination to master.
Alec Braynen Edu106
There in many different martial arts displayed in the film, “Bubo: The Art of Killing”. They all originated from different places and for different reasons. The diversity of martial arts is what makes each art special in its own rights.
ReplyDeleteSamurai is the first art we see in this film. The Samurai live to die in battle. They also lived by a very strict code of honor. They mostly used swords and their goal was to sustain justice. Seppuku (stomach-cutting) is unique to the Samurai because it is a form of suicide. The Samurai usually did this so they could die with honor. Another, art performed by the Samurai is the Yabusame. This is archery on the back of a riding horse. It is the belief of the Samurai that birthed many martial arts including judo. Naginatajutsu is the art of wielding a naginata, which resembles a long stick with a sharp metal edge at the end. It was originally created for all Samurai but it is more commonly used by woman Samurai. The women Samurai according to the film believes in spiritual beauty and harmony over strength.
Okinawan famers also created various martial arts in order to fight against swords men’s. They used many of their farm tools to create weapons. For example, nun chucks, according to the film, were originally used by the Okinawan famers to crush beams. Now it is a world renowned weapon. Karate was also invented by Okinawan famers. Karate requires continuous training. It has a lot of strikes. It is believed that if you train hard enough that you can make your body hard as steel. A karate master proves that it is possible, by cutting off the tops of two glass bottles with his bare hands. While karate is focused more on being fierce, judo was created for self-defense. Persons participating in judo must also go through harsh training. Judo usually involves throwing your opponent. Aikido is another art used for self-defense, however, unlike judo, its goal to defend without hurting their enemy. They believe that they should throw their opponent “rationally and naturally”.
Sumo wrestlers believe that they receive their fight strength through kami. This is a spirit. They see sumo wrestling as a test of their fighting strength. They go through rigorous training in order to obtain a greater fighting spirit. Sumo wrestling is now a famous recognized sport.
In conclusion, we see that there are many different martial arts displayed in the film “Budo: The Art of Killing”. Each art was created for different purposes. Some martial arts, involve striking, and the use of swords and various weapons. While others, involve the use of your own body. Each martial art is unique and special in its own way
There are many different styles of martial arts, including judo, karate, and jiu jitsu. As a result of watching the film “BUDO: The Art of Killing”, I was fascinated as I was taking on the journey of knowledge about the various Japanese material. These material arts are all common in some ways but there differences vary enormously.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the film the Sumaurai men are more aggressively aggravated to fight as they undergo harsh training, whereas believes in spiritual beauty and harmony over strength. The Yabusame is also performed by the Sumaurai where a house is involved. The Yabusame rode on the back of the house. As I watched the film, Kendo was practiced with the use bamboo sword and an oak wooden sword. Kyudois the art of archery on the other hand is also known as the way of the bow in which bow and arrows are used. Kami is a spirit where which is used to their fighting strength. The wrestlers go through great training to find better fighting strength.
Aikido is considered a grappling art, aikido is a Japanese martial art performed by flowing with the motion of the attacker rather than opposing it straight-on. This requires much less physical strength, as the practitioner directs the attacker's momentum with entering and turning motions, followed by various throws or joint locks.
Judo is the goal of judo is to either throw or takedown one’s opponent to the ground and immobilizes or subdues them with a grappling maneuver, joint lock, strangle hold, or choke. Tae kwon do and judo are the only two martial arts included in the Olympic Games. Jujutsu or Jiu-Jitsu - This Japanese martial arts style focuses on joint locks, holds and throws. It tries to redirect or manipulate the force of an attack in order to defeat the attacker.
Karate (way of harmonious spirit): stresses striking techniques, such as punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands (karate chop). According to the film, Karate was invented by Okinawan famers. As I watch the film was fascinated that the karate master cut off the tops of two glass bottles with his bare hands. While karate is focused more on being fierce, judo was created for self-defense.
Although there are many differences between these materials arts all are engaged self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. The fighters are all required to train hard and practice totally for the ultimate goal.
What are the differences among the arts?
ReplyDeleteEach art, though all forms of Budo, have their differences. The only arts that used weapons were Kendo, Yabusame, and Naginata. The other arts, Karate, Judo, Sumo, and Aikido include the users having to turn their bodies into weapons. Karate literally means “empty handed” as the hands are vacant and become the weapon itself. Judo was devised by the unarmed and is done hand-to-hand. Sumo involves violently shoving without a weapon and Aikido is done empty handed, but the opponent may have a weapon for this art to be applied. Kendo involves both opponents using swords to attack and block each other. On the other hand, Yabusame uses a bow and arrow since its archery and Naginata uses a naginata weapon against other’s with the weapon.
The concept of Judo is the ability of a smaller person to defeat a larger opponent as a form of self-protection. Karate is an art formed to defeat an opponent with a weapon – more than likely a sword – by using the body as a weapon. The art of Naginata involves the user striking with the weapon against another, sweeping the opponent away. Yabusame implements the horse for faster travel. Sumo is more animal as the opponent pugnaciously shoves/pushes each other. Aikido is the art of self defence. The main principle is to use opponent’s strength against him in a natural way.
In Kendo, the opponents can die in an instant due to the dangers of using real swords. It is said that a samurai’s sword is the sharpest in the world which adds to the fatality. By the use of Karate, one can knock out the opponent with just a blow – or strike. Judo is more of a throwing combat where the opponent is taken out with a choke. In Aikido, the opponent’s strength is used against him, and the user runs at the premonition of danger. In Sumo, the opponent is simply and aggressively pushed out of the ring, while in Yabusame the opponent is simply shot dead by the arrow.
In training, Kendo may use long wooden sticks. Karate takes patience and super human effort to master. There can never be enough training. Judo’s training is tenacious and pushes the body to adapt to the abilities o f the mind. Naginata include floor polishing in their training regime. The training for Sumo is so intense that it can lead to cruelty.
With enough training in Karate, one can use one’s hands as a knife. Judo is an Olympic sport. Naginata was formed in the middle ages and women of a samurai household used naginata. Also, Naginata is peculiar to the Japanese woman and they pursue spiritual beauty rather than physical strength. Sumo is the national sport of Japan.
The documentary “Budo: The Art of Killing” presents the history and practice of martial arts budo which include karate, aikido, kendo, sumo and judo. Following are the differences between these various arts.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, karate is a weaponless means of self defense. It consists of dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body to a karateka’s (karate practitioner) maximum advantage. Karate practice is divided into three categories. The Kihon includes the drilling of stances, blocks, punches, strikes and kicks and the Kata includes the detailed choreographed patterns of movements which simulate combat situations. Following is Kumite which practices sparring. Karate is one of the most dynamic of all the martial arts. A trained karateka is able to coordinate mind and body perfectly, thereby allowing the unleashing of tremendous physical power at will. Therefore, it is not the possession of great physical strength that makes a strong karateka, but it is the ability to coordinate mind and body.
Aikido is a Japanese form of self-defense and martial art that uses joint locks, holds, throws, and the opponent's own movements. Aikido is often translated as "the Way of harmonious spirit." Aikido was created to be an art that practitioners could use to defend themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. Aikido is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on. This requires very little physical strength, as the aikidōka (aikido practitioner) leads the attacker's momentum using entering and turning movements.
Kendo means "Way of The Sword" and it is a modern Japanese sport or martial art, which descended from traditional swordsmanship. Kendo is a Japanese form of fencing with two-handed bamboo swords, originally developed as a safe form of sword training for samurai. The objective of this sport is to strike the opponent with the sword to valid targets areas such as the head, hands, waist or torso, and neck. Bogu is the armor for this sport which includes a face mask or helmet called 'men,' a pair of thick gloves called 'kote,' a chest protector called a 'do' and an apron-like piece called a 'tare'. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines martial arts practices and values with sport-like strenuous physical activity.
Sumo is a Japanese form of wrestling in which a fighter loses if forced from a specially-sized ring or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground. This is done by using one or a series of 70 accepted Sumo moves, some of which are pushing, slapping, hoisting, tripping, pinning or throwing. Sumo wrestlers are required to grow their hair long to form a topknot and wear a mawashi (loincloth) worn during training or in competition. The ideal weight for a sumo wrestler is between 400 to 600 pounds but many weigh between 250 and 500 pounds. Sumo wrestling not only requires physical strength and flexibility but a very heavy, high-caloried diet is essential for size and girth.
Judo is a Japanese word meaning "gentle way," and it is a type of martial art that came from jujitsu, meaning "yielding way." Judo is a simple hand to hand technique devised for the unarmed. It emphasizes using balance, leverage, and movement in all of its skills, especially its variety of powerful throwing techniques. Grappling techniques are also important which include various control holds, arm and joint locks, pins, and choking techniques. Even though judo seems very intense, safety is emphasized, hence to stop violence. Strength is less important than technique, skill and timing in this martial art, so judo enables various techniques to be performed effectively by a smaller person on a much stronger person.
Conclusively, these five martial arts show great differences in technique, weapons, uniforms and disciplines, thus proving that all martial arts are not the same.
Budo: The Art of Killing is an assortment of various martial arts exhibited by Japanese martial artists. This documentary thoroughly demonstrates arts such as judo, karate, yabusame, and many more.
ReplyDeleteIn Judo, opponents are closely engaged with each other and use leverage and the knowledge of the 8 points of unbalance to throw their opponent. Because throwing is the main purpose of judo; punches and kicks are never used. A judogi is the uniform worn in this art. It consists of a heavy jacket (which is modeled after a kimono), light canvas pants, and a cotton belt.
While in taekwondo and empty had karate, a system of punches and kicks is taught. However, in taekwondo it is known for its high kicking and fast hand techniques. Meanwhile, in other types of karate weapon training with traditional Budo weaponry may be incorporated. A karategi is the uniform for this art and is made of a light fabric that can easily be ripped. While these are white, taekwondo uniforms or dobok can have black pieces as well.
Naginata is taught with a weapon the entire time (a wooden shaft with a curved blade), and is mainly practiced by women. Their main purpose is to stab or hook their opponent in their body armour.
While yabusame is mounted archery. An archer rides a horse and attempts to shoot three turnip-headed arrows at three wooden targets.
Finally, there's aikido and sumo. This art is mainly focused on spirit development and uses little to no contact as opposed to sumo. Sumo is a full-contact wrestling art where each wrestler or rikishi attempts to force the other out of the circular ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of their feet.
Therefore, with the different martial arts come various techniques that all teach discipline, self-defense, and physical health and fitness.
Budo: The Art of Killing
ReplyDeleteIn Japan there are many different styles of fighting and defence other than Judo. Some can compare to Judo but others are different in reference to techniques and sometimes weapons.
Karate is a martial art that allows a person the ability to concentrate on a single target to deliver a deadly blow and become one with his body. A master of Karate trains endlessly to keep his body at peak physical condition. He trains his body in extreme conditions to strengthen his bones and overall endurance. In judo, however, the user does not attack or train his body in such a way.
In Judo the user is able to throw any opponent regardless of their size or weight. It's a self defence martial art in Japan that is now an Olympic contact sport. In Judo the user must discipline himself in order to properly execute the techniques in order to take down an opponent.
Another self defence martial art is Aikido which is the art of not touching or attacking. The user is able to stop an opponent who is attacking them without physical force. They use the attackers own force to counter them and take off balance or have them yield from attacking.
Naginatajutsu is a martial art that uses a pole with a curved blade at the tip. It sweeps the opponent of their feet and was used in feudal Japan by samurai. Women in Japan usually learn Naginatajutsu from a young age as a discipline to better themselves and teaches them how to defend themselves.
In conclusion, there are many martial arts in Japan and most are quite different from the art of Judo. Some require extra training, use of a weapon, or simply discipline. Judo is something we may know about now but if we chose to learn other arts we too can discipline ourselves and better ourselves both physically and mentally.
What Is To Difference Between the Types of Marital Arts?
ReplyDeleteThe marital arts consist of a plethora of divisions to which have their own set of branches. However, this composition will only highlight the types of marital arts demonstrated in the film “The Killing Art of Budo, 1978.” Budo is a Japanese term used to describe martial arts. It’s used nearly exclusively in reference to Japanese martial arts. These include Ju-Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Karate, Kendo, Fencing, Sumo, and Yabusame.
Ju-Jitsu is a self-defence system whose techniques and skills are directly derived from the Japanese Samurai. Compared to other Budo, Jujitsu more of a grappling, ground fighting structure. The objective is to make your opponent submit through joint locks e.g. Arm bar or Kimura. You can also choke your opponent out by getting in a dominant position and using a combination of arms and or legs to choke them. If your opponent "taps out", to signal his or her submission or you carry out a proper pin; the match is over.
Judo on the other hand is unarmed combat sport derived from jujitsu. It is intended to discipline the body and the mind. Though similar to Jujitsu, Judo is more concerned with using leverage and balance to throw their opponent. There are no punches, no kicks, and all throws. Judo no longer resembles wrestling but is similar to the sport Braizlian Jujitsu.
Unlike Jujitsu and Judo, Aikido uses opponent’s own momentum and strength to throw the body naturally. Aikido conveys a force rather than blocking it. The objective is to never engaging strength against strength. Aikido is about defence rather than attack.
Another form of Budo is Karate. There are many different forms of Karate such as Shotokan, Gen-wa-ki, and Kempo. Karate unlike the previous Budo discussed, usually incorporates weapons training. Karate implements traditional Budo weapons such as the Staff and Nunchaku. Also in comparison to the other the divisions of Budo, Empty hand Karate employs punching and kicking and serious training that strengthens or toughen the entire body, making the body itself a weapon.
Kendo meaning the way of the sword, is sword fighting Budo which also uses sticks made of bamboo as swords. Not only must the opponents be physically shape but also mentally. One mistakes by the opponent could easily seriously injure their adversary. Players must shield their face and body with protective armour.
Similar to Kendo the Olympic sport Fencing also employs swords. In the competitive sport fencing there are three weapon categories: foil, sabre and épée. In fencing the opponents must be able to move quickly on their feet striking their adversary anywhere from their torso to the neck.
Sumo is a very popular Japanese style of wrestling and it is also Japan's national sport. It was created in ancient times as a performance to entertain the Shinto deities. The first wrestler who exists the ring or touches the ground with any part of his body apart from the soles of his feet loses. Matches take place on an elevated ring called the dohyo, which is covered in a layer of sand. A contest tends to lasts only for a few seconds, but in rare cases can take a minute or more. There are no weight restrictions or classes in sumo. This means a wrestlers could be matched off against someone ten times their size. Consequently, gaining weight is an imperative part of sumo training.
Yabusame another traditional Japanese sport consists of an archer mounted on a horse. The archer must ride the horse while aiming and striking the wooden target. The arrows they use have special turnip-headed.
The list of Budo extends beyond what was discussed. Those they differ in so many ways, they all succeed in teaching discipline for both the mind and the body.
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Budo is the art of killing. It is also the Japanese term for martial arts. It is viewed as any means of discipline that would become a way of life. BudoS are used for two main purposes; Self defense and sport. There are many different branches of budo. All budo require intense training. What set them apart from each other are the styles used, the objective of the budo, and the weapon used if used. The different budos and their distinct differences are as follows.
ReplyDeleteThe first budo is Kyudo (the way of the bow). It originated from Kyūjutsu which is the art of wielding a bow that was brought on by the samarai. It is the only budo that used bows. In Kyudo one is also trained to use the bow and arrow while riding horse.
Kendo (way of the sword)is the Japanese martial art of fencing. It is another martial art that came from the ways of the samarai. The objective is to avoid your opponent's sword.
Karata (the way of the empty hand) in karate one's body is converted into a lethal weapon. training demands extreme levels of enduring pain. One is to fight with their body using kicks, chopping and throwing.
Judo(the gentle way)It uses both attack and defensive moves. It was first developed and used by peasants so that they could defend themselves from samurais.The objective is to take one's opponent out by grabbing and throwing them or chocking them out.
Aikido(the way of harmony of the spirit) is a new style of martial arts. Aikido is strictly self defense. it teaches one how to disarm and opponent. What is unique about aikido is that it the form of using your opponent's own energy and strength against them.
Sumo is the Japanese form of wrestling. Sumo literally means struggle. the objective is to push one's opponent of of the ring by using your body weight.
There are many forms of Martial Arts and they can be distinguished by their unique styles and techniques. In the film Budo: The Art of Killing, styles like Sumo, Kendo, Karate, Aikido, Judo and its many forms, and many others were discussed throughout the film. In this essay I will discuss some of the forms and their differences.
ReplyDeleteFirst Sumo is an art where 2 fighters bump violently into each other until one falls out the ring and it is Japan’s number one sport. A sumo match only lasts about a few seconds but during that time the fighters exert extreme amount of force to become the victor. In the video the sumo wrestler go through a brutal physical training process to perfect their skill and there is no protective gear.
Second art is Kendo is the Japanese martial art of fencing with bamboo swords. It was originally used by the samurais as a way to defend. Kendo means the way of the sword and in kendo it is said that if using a real sword the least mistake means certain death.
Next there is Karate meaning empty handed. The entire body is turned into a weapon with every muscle and fiber in perfect unison with its body. In video it showed a man putting his body through all sorts of physical pain whether it was getting wood broken over him or having to punch a steel train repeatedly. It is that with karate a man can knock a man down in a single blow.
Finally Judo and its many forms, meaning the gentle/flexible way.The style is hand to hand with the belief that a weaker person can take out someone of great physical stature. In judo your life is one the edge and that your body and mind have to work together. Using throws and chokes this technique was designed for the unarmed. In the video there were men going through strict training and in one of the scenes they showed a man being choked out proving your life is on the line at all times. A form of judo is Naginata-do and is a form done by women. The naginata was the principal weapon used for the women of a samurai family and a wooden one is used for this style. In this style the essence of beauty is a big thing and the women wear protective gear for their face and chest.
Martial arts have been a part of the Japanese system for countless years. Some major martial arts in the Japanese culture that I will be discussing are Judo, Kendo, Aikido, Kyudo, Karate, Jujutsu, Sumo, and Koryu. Judo is a modern grabbing based martial arts started around the early ninetennth century. Kendo is a sword based martial arts, which is mainly used to teach women defensive actions and modern day use utilized bamboo instead of swords. Aikido is an art using techniques such as "striking", "throwing" and "joint locking". These techniques are intended to use the attackers force against him. Kyudo means way of the bow and uses archery, was used mainly by the samari and the archers were mounted on horsebacks. Karate Means empty hand, this utilizes linear punches and kicking techniques and may have the use of weapons. Jujutsu is translated to the art of pliance, and uses indirect forces such as throwing and joint locking to defeat an opponent. Sumo is the national sport of Japan and uses techniques of throwing and grappling techniques to force the other man to the ground. The first man to touch the ground with a part of the body other than the bottom of the feet, or touch the ground outside the ring with any part of the body loses. Koryu means traditional and was mainly use for war.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the difference in the martial arts?
ReplyDeleteJudo was created in 1882, it is a modern Japanese martial art. with the goal of being to throw or take down one's opponent to the ground and immobilize them with a grappling maneuver, joint choke, strangle hold, or choke. another art is that of Jui Jitsu. this is a japanese martial art for defeating and armed or armored opponent in which one uses no weapons, or only a short weapon. the art uses pins, joint locks and throws by using an attacker's energy against him, rarther than directly opposing it. there art fives main areas of training; blocking,fulcrum throw, non-fulcrum throw, escaping and striking.Sumo wrestling is the national sport of japan that was originated from ancient times as a performance to entertain the Shinto deities. this is a sport only perform by men. the rules are simple, the first wrestler to step out of the ring or a part of their body touches the ground losses. Sumo Wrestling emphasizes more strength and Grable techniques. The oldest Korean art of self-defense and one of the oldest forms and most commonly practiced martial art in the world is Tae Kwan Do. the art involves learning a system of block, kicks, punches, and open-handed strikes, as well as varying forms of take-downs, throws, and joint locks, all of which develop strenght, speed, balance, flexability and stamina. tae kwan do is known for it emphasis on kicking techniques, as compared to karate. Karate is a martial art developed in Okinawa, japan. the art focuses on striking techniques, such as punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands( karate chops). in comparison to tae kwan do, karate tends to focus more of hand strikes.
Budo: The Art of Killing is a Japanese documentary film that displayed various martial arts including Jujitsu, Judo, Karate, Kendo and Sumo. Budo can be defined as a philosophy and a way of life that utilizes martial arts as a means of self-improvement. After watching this film I've learnt that there is indeed a difference between the different forms of martial arts.
ReplyDeleteJujitsu is a Japanese system of unarmed combat and training. It is also known as the unarmed art of samurai. The core of this art are throws, joint lock and strikes.Judo orginated from Jujitsu
According to wiki judo "the gentle way", is an Olympic sport and a Japanese martial art which is based upon the ancient techniques of Jujitsu, created by Dr. Jigoro Kano. Judo promotes disciple, respect and fitness.
Unlike Jujitsu and Judo which are offensive martial arts, Karate is a defensive art. Karate means "empty handed". In this art the body is used as a weapon. Karate concentrates on a single target and becomes one with his body.
Another martial art displayed in the film is Kendo. Kendo is the way of the sword. It is the art of fencing. It uses bamboo sticks as swords. This sport can cause serious injury so players must protect themselves by wearing a shield over the face and a protective amour over the body.
Lastly I will talk about martial art Sumo. Sumo is a Japanese heavyweight competitive full contact wrestling sport. In order to win a sumo match one must push,throw and force his opponent out of the ring.
There were much more martial arts displayed in the film Budo: The Art of Killing. This is just a brief summary of the few of the arts.