It includes a wide range of swordsmanship styles which are non-combative majorly. According to the practitioners, it is a game to inculcate spiritual harmony within an individual. It develops a high sense of intellect, willpower, and sensitivity.
It is said that the first iron sword was manufactured in Japan in the fourth century. Mainly based on the technology imported from Korea and China, swords became an indispensable part of their lives. Heard about katana? The popular curved Japanese sword? This most popular Japanese sword was developed in the Heian period. The period started at 794 A.D. and ended at 1185 A.D.