Kobudō

Kobudō (古武道; 'old martial arts') is a collective term for Japanese traditional techniques for the use of armour, blades, firearms, and techniques related to combat and horse riding. The kanjiKo-ryū Bujutsu (古流武術; 'old-school martial arts') and Kobujutsu (古武術; 'old martial arts') are other ways of writing it. The general umbrella termko-ryū (古流; 'old school') is also used to describe these ancient arts.