Tojutsu (刀術) is a Japanese term that translates to the "art of the sword" or "sword techniques." It specifically refers to the traditional Japanese martial arts (or "jutsu" meaning technique or skill) focused on the use of the katana or other Japanese swords in combat. "To" (刀) refers to a sword, typically a single-edged blade like the katana.

Tojutsu encompasses techniques and practices related to drawing, striking, cutting, and blocking with a sword. It is part of broader sword-based martial arts traditions that have been practiced by samurai.

Japanese blades can be classified according to length. One shaku is about 12 inches (30 centimeters).

Blade		Length
Daito (tachi or katana)		Over two shaku
Shoto or wakizashi		Between one and two shaku
Tanto		Less than one shaku

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