Links-
A variety of online resources for research and entertainment, grouped alphabetically by subject- please let us know if you would like to see a page added, or find a dead link.
Please note- inclusion in this list implies niether affiliation nor agreement with all content contained therein.
Aikido
Aikido Journal Online The site of Aikido Journal (formerly Aiki News), the premier English-language publication featuring research on the history and influences of Ueshiba Morihei's, O-Sensei's Aikido
Aikido Online Another good resource for Aikido information
Aikikai
Foundation The
organization dedicated to furthering the post-War art
of Ueshiba Morihei
Aikiweb Great
site, lots of useful information
Tom's Aikido International Page A nice page with lots of useful information
Yoseikan.org The organization of Minoru Mochizuki (pre-war student of Ueshiba, Kano and Funakoshi)
Yoshinkan The school of Gozo Shioda (pre-war student of Ueshiba and Kano)
Aikijujutsu
Daito-ryu.org The English language site for mainline Daito Ryu, as taught by Katsuyuki Kondo, Menkyo Kaiden, Soke Dairi
Daito Ryu Kodokai East coast branch of one of the most conservative schools of Daito Ryu
Daito Ryu Roppokai The school of Seigo Okamoto, Kyoju Dairi
Daito Ryu Takumakai Founded by Takuma Hisa, Menkyo Kaiden
Hakuho Ryu the system (based on Daito Ryu) of Okubayashi Shogen, Kyujo Dairi
Blogs
Don Roley's Rantings and Ravings
Wayne Muromoto's Classic BudokaPeter Boylan's The Budo Bum
Discussion Fora
Budoseek Also host of an impressive listing of dojo all over the world
E-Budo.com Hosts a wide range of topical discussions on various traditional Japanese cultural and 'martial' arts
Martial Talk a huge site with many diverse topics
Ephemera
Sengoku Daimyo Armor page not your average SCA person, the author apprenticed with an armor-maker in Japan to learn the craft
Shuriken extremely thorough site dealing with many aspects of shurikenjutsu, includes different ryu as compiled by (the late) Jason Wotherspoon
General
Course
Junction Listings
of many courses available online and in person
Consulate
General of Boston Links
to information and services to do with Japanese culture in greater
Boston
Martial Info Another list of links to different schools all over the globe
Humor
Engrish a (now rather large) site devoted to odd uses of English 'loan words' in Japan and elsewhere
Ninja Burger! a site that dates to the early days of the web
Real Ultimate Power dedicated to ninja (as envisioned by an adult, as a ten year-old boy) infatuated with (and fueled by) their pop-culture depictions
Tales of Descado unfortunately not updated for many years, some of his stories are a great deal of fun, (though readers with gentle sensibilities may be put-off by his use of expletives, hyperbole and disdain for traditional arts)
Japanese Cultural Arts
Cha-no-yu/chado the way of tea, this site offers a resource for students and practitioners
Custom Japanese Calligraphy High quality custom calligraphy and translation services
Ikebana Sogetsu the Sogetsu school of flower arranging
Ikebana Ikenobo the oldest school of flower arranging (celebrated 550 years in 2012)
Kadoenshu a 400-year tradition of ikebana
Michi Online.com This site offers an extensive set of links, as well as articles written by practitioners of various cultural arts
New England Bonsai bonsai (literally, 'cultivated in pots') this site is both informative and offers materials for sale
Takase.com The calligrapher Eri Takase's site.
Japanese History
Hiyaku Tradition & History A site that offers an overview of Japanese history and context for many of the more pivotal events
Samurai Archives An extensive database of historical information
Japanese Language
Jeffrey's Japanese-English Dictionary (alternate portal) an oldie but goody. Helpful search functions make searching it a snap to locate that kanji you may have forgotten
Lexilogos Keyboard a great tool for typing furigana and/or kanji
Judo
Judo Info A rather large site, includes quotes of famous Judoka, articles by Kano, shihan, etc.
Kodokan Dojo World headquarters for the teaching and teaching of Jigoro Kano's Judo
Jujutsu
Takenouchi Ryu the oldest koryu jujutsu system
Kenkojutsu
Kyudo/Kyujutsu
Magic Powers
The Amazing Randi- has had (for decades) a standing challenge to anyone claiming to have supernatural powers... he's still waiting...
Ninjutsu / Budo Taijutsu
Bujinkan- the website of Masaaki Hatsumi, soke
Genbukan- the website of Shoto Tanemura, soke
Jinenkan- the website of Fumio Manaka, shihan
Iga Ninja Museum- Interesting material about day-to-day lives of the ninja... perhaps to be taken w/a grain of salt
Research
Electronic
Journal of Asian Martial Arts this
site (run by Joseph Svinth) includes subsections on: Combative
Sports, Non-lethal
Combatives, Western
Martial Arts and Theatrical
Combatives
Hyoho.com
administered
by Hyakutake Colin (Watkin), a westerner (by birth) who has lived in
Japan for decades and has attained Menkyo Kaiden in two
separate
koryu
Koryu.com books and articles compiled and authored by westerners with experience in a variety of traditional and classical arts
Merriam Webster Dictionary online while not a 'martial' arts site, a valuable resource
Spark Notes a fun site, helpful for researching history, science or literature (in English)
Training Supplies
Aoi Budogu retailers of iaido and kendo supplies
Budo Videos books, videos and training equipment
Bugei these folks stand behind their products; selection ranges from imported tea sets to Howard Clarke Katana made here in the 'States
Bujin Design manufacturer of high quality hakama, buki and other 'martial' arts supplies
E-Bogu purveyor of equipment for kendo and other 'martial' arts
Japanese Culture Club (formerly, Asahi Japanese Gifts) selling Japanese items (most not related to 'martial' arts), as well as cultural information
Token Mino iaito and shinken manufactured in Japan
We Sell Mats resellers of foam puzzle mats with 'tatami' texture- very helpful staff
Western Combatives
Dragon Preservation Society A group dedicated to the preservation of classical European texts on fighting arts
The Historical Armed Combat Association Offering scans of historical texts, as well as study guides, essays, photos and videos; extensive
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