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| Focus | Weaponry |
|---|---|
| Hardness | Semi-contact |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Creator | - |
| Parenthood | kenjutsu |
| Olympic sport | No |
| Official website | www |
Kendo (剣道, Kendō, lit. 'sword way', 'sword path' or 'way of the sword')[1] is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (one of the old Japanese martial arts, swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu).[2] It began as samurai warriors' customary swordsmanship exercises,[3] and today, it is widely practiced within Japan and has spread to many other nations across the world.
- ^ Larkins, Damian (24 March 2016). "Kendo: The way of the sword keeping skills sharp". ABC News. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
- ^ "剣道・居合道・杖道を知る". 全日本剣道連盟. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
- ^ Sato, Jensen. "Kenshi' s Experiences of Sword Fighting in Kendo". Sport Psychologist. doi:10.1123/tsp.2023-0102. Retrieved 19 April 2024.