Ribakujulisi
Ribakujulisi, also known as *ribaku* or *ribaku-jū* (柔術), is a traditional Japanese martial art and self-defense system that originated in the Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa). It is closely related to other Okinawan martial arts such as *te* (hand techniques) and *kobudō* (traditional weapons training). The term *ribaku* combines *ri* (柔), meaning "soft" or "yielding," and *baku* (破), meaning "to break" or "to overcome," reflecting its emphasis on using flexibility and leverage rather than brute force.
Ribakujulisi is characterized by its practical, no-holds-barred approach to close-quarters combat, focusing on grappling, throws, joint
The art was traditionally taught in secret among warriors and farmers in Okinawa, evolving alongside other
Practitioners train in a variety of settings, including dojos and through self-study, often focusing on efficiency