The Art of Fighting

Rurouni Kenshin is the story of an ex-assassin trying to atone for his sins in post-revolution Japan. Along the way, he is haunted by old enemies from his past, and new ones looking to make a name for themselves.

Y'know, with this kinda plotline, you just know there's bound to be a fight or two, and Rurouni Kenshin delivers! This series is heralded by many otaku as having some of the best fight scenes in anime. One of the reasons the series' fight scenes are so great is the attention to detail given to each of the fighting styles used. From real-life martial arts like Kenpo to the fictional Kamiya Katsushin Ryu, each style and technique is utilized and presented in its (sometimes grossly exaggerated) fullest.

On this page, you will find information on some of the many fighting disciplines, techniques, and weapons utilized in Rurouni Kenshin. Enjoy!

Fighting Disciplines

Skills & Techniques

Weapons

Fighting Disciplines

Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu
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Kamiya Katsushin Ryu
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Kenpo
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Mizoguchi Maito Ryu
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Mugen Jin
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Oniwa Banshu Ki Kunai-juu
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Oniwa Banshu Kodachi Nitou Ryu
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Oniwa Genshi Kiken Boujuu
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Tenken
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Skills & Techniques

Ama Kakeru Ryu no Hirameki
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Battou-jutsu
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Do Ryu Sen
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Futae no Kiwami
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Gatotsu
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Gatotsu Ishiki
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Gatotsu Nishiki
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Gatotsu Sanshiki
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Gatotsu Zeroshiki
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Gokou Juuji
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Hi Ryu Sen
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Jissen Kenbu
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Kaiten Battou-jutsu
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Kaiten Kenbu
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Kaiten Kenbu Rokuren
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Kuzu Ryu Sen
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Nidan Battou-jutsu
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Onmyo Hasshi
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Onmyo Kousa
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Ryu Mei Sen
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Ryu Sou Sen
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Ryu Sou Sen Garami
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Ryu Kan Sen
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Ryu Kan Sen Arashi
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Ryu Kan Sen Kogarashi
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Ryu Kan Sen Tsumuji
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Ryu Shou Sen
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Ryu Tsui Sen
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Ryu Tsui Sen Zan
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Ryu Tsui Shou Sen
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Ryuusui Ugo
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Sanjuu no Kiwami
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Sou Ryu Sen
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Weapons

Ibunjisoushuu
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Kikiyousen Fuyuzuki
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Kodachi
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Kunai
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Sakaba
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Shousai Fumei
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Sword of Mumei
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Wooden Sword
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Zanba Sword
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