Takenouchi Ryū The Oldest Martial Art of Japan

Welcome to our deep dive into one of Japan’s oldest and most revered martial arts systems: Takenouchi Ryū. Established over 500 years ago, this ancient martial tradition is widely recognized as the birthplace of jujutsu and a foundation for many of the techniques practiced in modern martial arts today. Takenouchi Ryū stands out not only for its rich historical legacy but also for its focus on samurai self-defense, combining grappling, joint locks, weapon techniques, and battlefield tactics.