Ryu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ryu is a noun meaning A Japanese school of a specific discipline, usually martial arts.
Meaning
A Japanese school of a specific discipline, usually martial arts.
Example Sentences
Dave notes that the only people capable of such precise destruction were bone-breakers from an ancient Japanese ryu.
Professor Kano analyzed these two ryu carefully, identifying their strong points and compensating in areas where they were lacking by studying other jujutsu schools.
Numerous instructors have trained in a traditional Japanese ryu, but few have progressed to the oku level—they may not even be aware of the existence of such a thing.
The 22nd Soke, Momochi Kobei, was related to Momochi Sandayu, who was the Soke of the Momochi Ryu, Gyokko Ryu and Koto Ryu (the last two ryu are also part of the Bujinkan).
Word Forms
- ryus
Synonyms for ryu
Depending on context, synonyms include ryuha.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yoo, lau, lew, rio, karate, gu.
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