Art of War

Overview
The Art of War page is dedicated to the different styles of fighting and weaponry in Shinnai. This is a constant work-in-progress and will change as technology develops and different things occur. Most things are similar to that of Medieval Japan.

The 17 Classic Styles
Kyudo/Kyujutsu

The Art of the Bow

Mojiri

''Barbed Staff. ''

Kusarigamajutsu

Chained Sickle throwing

Shurikenjutsu

''Dagger throwing. ''

Kendo/Kenjutsu

Fencing/Swordsmanship

Bajutsu

Horsemanship 

Fukumibarijutsu

Needle Spitting

Naginata Jutsu 

Polearm Skills 

Torite

Rope skills

Tanto

Short sword skills

Ninjutsu 

''The art of the Shinobi. Stealth, sabotage, assassination, and espionage. ''

Bojutsu 

Staff Skills

Sojutsu

Spearmanship

Suieijutsu

''Swimming. The ability to traverse easily underwater quietly with weapons. ''

Iaijutsu

''Sword drawing. ''

Jitte

Truncheon Skills

Yawarajutsu

''The ability to effectively utilize the Yawara. ''

Hand-to-hand Combat
Aikido

Aikido is focused on redirecting an attack away from you. It involves Grabs, strikes, throws, pins and joint locks.

Aikijujitsu 

Focuses heavily on blending with the opponent and moving joint-locks. It is recognized as distinct from Aikido by its more aggressive, less-passive nature, including a wider array of techniques that include striking, choking, and ground techniques.

WIP

Weaponry
Bow and Arrow

''The Samurai generally started as Archers. And it is still an important part of how they fight in Shinnai. ''

Katana

''The Katana is a single bladed longsword with a slight curve. The Samurai wore them on their left hip. ''

Wakizashi 

''A shorter variation of the Katana. It was often paired with the Katana and was used in more close ranged combat or where range was limited.''

Naginata 

''A long-bladed polearm. ''

No-Dachi

''A cross between a Katana and a Naginata. A no-dachi was an incredibly long sword, sometimes as tall as a man. It was wielded with two hands and carried across the back in a long scabbard.''

Tanto

Another variation of Katana. Some carried two of these. They were sharp daggers and due to their size, they were of little use against spears or swords. For the most part, they were ceremonial and used primarily for suicide.

WIP