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Koryu (古流) is a Japanese word that translates literally as old school or
old tradition. It is used to refer to schools of martial arts that predate
the Meiji restoration, a political event that precipitated Japan's
modernization. While arts post dating this event (gendai budo such a judo,
iaido or aikido) are valued either as sports or arts for self improvement,
the koryu are the teachings of a feudal military culture.
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