definition

[hand2handCombat]

what is ryu?

 

[tmanifold]

It is roughly analagous to "school" in the sense of following a particular curriculum.

Tony

 

[Chiduce]

Ryu = Style
Ryuha= House/School
Let's say i study the Yang Style Of Tai Chi Ch'uan:
My style is Tai Chi Ch'uan and my school or house is the house of Yang. So, I study in the House Of Yang, Tai Chi Chu'an!
Sincerely, In Humility;
Chiduce!