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Daito Ryu, aikijitsu or aikibudo is a Japanese martial art that first
rose to attention under the headmastership of Sokaku Takeda. Although he
claimed it was a Koryu (ancient art), there appears to be no documentation
that predates him. He claimed all documentation was lost in a fire. It is
generally agreed that it is closer in spirit to Koryu than to modern or
Gendai arts.
Daito Ryu is becoming more popular, but has largely been eclipsed by its
offshoot Aikido. Amongst its other descendants are Hakko Ryu. Daito Ryu of
today is split up in some different organisations, such as Seigo Okamoto's
Ropppokai.
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