Kitō-ryū
| Date founded | Early Edo period, 17th century |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Founder | Fukuno and Terada |
| Current head | Exist In Japan And Indonesia |
| Arts taught | Jujutsu |
| Ancestor arts | Japanese Jujutsu styles, including Ryōi Shintō-ryū |
| Descendant arts | Takenaka-ha Kitō-ryū, Fusen-ryū, Judo |
Kitō-ryū (起倒流) is a traditional school (koryū) of the Japanese martial art of jujutsu. Its syllabus comprises atemi-waza (striking techniques), nage-waza (throwing techniques), kansetsu-waza (joint locking techniques) and shime-waza (choking techniques). The style is focused on throws and sweeps, and many of these techniques are designed to be performed while in full armor.