History of Kendo

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The martial art of Japanese swordsmanship. Developed in the 16th century to unify a large number of different techniques. Since 1975 the concept of Kendo has been stated as "to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana". Kendo is therefore self-discipline while Kenjutsu? is the actual techniques of fighting.

The martial art of Japanese swordsmanship (劍道). Developed in the 16th century to unify a large number of different techniques. Since 1975 the concept of Kendo has been stated as "to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana". Kendo is therefore self-discipline while Kenjutsu? is the actual techniques of fighting.

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Taught using split bamboo swords (shinai) and extensive protective armour, practitioners are called kendoka. In Kenjutsu bokken (wooden swords) or katana (steel swords) are also used. In modern kendo, there are only two types of attacks - strikes and trusts. Strikes are allowed against only certain areas on the body - the top of the head, the right and left sides of the body, and the forearms. Thrusts are only allowed to the throat.

Taught using "swords" made of split bamboo (shinai) and extensive protective armour, practitioners are called kendoka. In Kenjutsu bokken (wooden swords) or katana (steel swords) are also used. In modern kendo, there are only two types of attacks - strikes and thrusts. Strikes are allowed against only certain areas on the body - the top of the head, the right and left sides of the body, and the forearms. Thrusts are only allowed to the throat.