The world’s best martial artists are facing off in Tokyo, stepping onto a stage with hundreds of years of history. On the 3rd Hour of TODAY, senior international correspondent Keir Simmons reports on the martial arts tradition in Japan and its popularity around the world. He also gets a lesson in wielding the short staff. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY #Japan #Culture #MartialArts