Refers to traditional Japanese martial skills, often with a historical or classical connotation, such as swordsmanship, archery, or spearmanship.
He has been learning martial arts since he was young.
In the past, martial arts training was conducted at this temple.
Compound of 武 (bu, 'military') and 芸 (gei, 'art' or 'skill'). The term has been used since the Heian period to denote martial skills practiced by the warrior class.