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This page provides the most interesting and informative links to the Japanese martial arts. Included are Judo, Kendo, Karate, Aikido, and Jiu Jitsu.
JIN Japan: Martial Arts
An excellent site on the major Japanese martial arts: aikido, karate, kyudo, kendo, judo, and sumo. Beautiful layout and photos, concise information. Highly recommended.
Koryu.com: The Classical Martial Arts Resource
A great site for Japanese classical martial arts, the Ryu, which is the grandfather of all Japanese martial arts. Comprehensive site with discussion forums, FAQs, reference books, and links.
Body, Mind, and Modem
Site gives an introduction to Aikido principles for calmness and relaxation. Includes exercises and games.
AikiWeb
An impressive one-stop shop for Aikido resources. Similar layout as the About.com sites.
Aikido From the Inside Out
A Beginner's Guide, an online book by Howard Bornstein. Covers the principles, the connection, harmony/blending/confluence, balance and center, and flexibility.
The World of Judo and Jiu Jitsu
A site devoted to Judo and Jiu Jitsu. Lots of information including articles, lectures, links to useful web sites, and event calendars.
The Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu Homepage
Documents the history, traditions and techniques of Danzan-Ryu Jujutsu. Includes bulletin board and links.
Judo Information Site
The site calls itself the world's biggest virtual Judo club and that may well be the case.
Japanese Sword Arts FAQ
Answers all your questions on Kendo and Iaido, from form to how to select a sword.
All United States Kendo Federation
Explores the origin of Kendo, Kendo equipment, Kendo practice, Kendo philosophy.
Shotokan Karate For Everyone
Explore the history, traditions, philosophy and techniques of Shotokan Karate.
Karatenet.com
A site for all interested in Karate with links, events, galleries, and studios. See videos and ask the master a question.

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