noun
classical martial art; unarmed combat techniques
Refers to traditional Japanese martial arts focusing on unarmed techniques, often contrasted with weapon-based arts. The term is somewhat formal and may appear in historical or technical contexts.
柔道や合気道は体術に分類されることがある。
Judo and aikido are sometimes classified as classical martial arts.
この流派では、武器を使わない体術を重視している。
This school emphasizes unarmed combat techniques without weapons.
Compound of 体 (body) and 術 (technique, art). The term likely emerged in the context of traditional Japanese martial arts to distinguish unarmed methods from weapon-based arts.