Koryu (古流) is a Japanese word that translates literally as old school or old tradition.

It is used to refer to schools of martial arts that predate the Meiji restoration, a political event that precipitated Japan's modernization. While arts post dating this event (gendai budo such as judo, kendo, iaido or aikido) are valued either as sports or arts for self-improvement, the koryu are the teachings of a feudal military culture. Koryu styles often contain both armed fighting with several different weapons and unarmed techniques.

Koryu traditions

• Araki-ryu
• Hoki-ryu
• Hontai Yoshin-ryu
• Hozoin-ryu
• Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu
• Kashima Shin-ryu
• Kashima Shinto-ryu
• Mugai-ryu
• Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu
• Muso Shinden-ryu
• Owari Kan-ryu
• Shinto Muso-ryu
• Tendo-ryu
• Tennen Rishin-ryu
• Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu
• Yagyu Shinkage-ryu

External links

• Koryu.com http://www.koryu.com