Kendo - Wikipedia
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 as well as protective armor . [2]
Kendo | Definition, History, Equipment, & Facts | Britannica
2024年12月5日 · Kendo, traditional Japanese style of fencing with a two-handed wooden sword, derived from the fighting methods of the ancient samurai. The samurai turned swordsmanship into a means of cultivating discipline, patience, and skill for building character.
The History of KENDO | 全日本剣道連盟 AJKF
The origins of kendo are deeply intertwined with the evolution of the Japanese sword. This iconic weapon, with its distinctive curved blade and raised edge known as the shinogi, is a uniquely Japanese creation, first emerging during the mid-Heian period (794-1185).
What is Kendo? - Kendo World
Kendo is the modern Japanese martial art of fencing based on the two-handed sword (katana) techniques of the samurai warriors.
The Concept of Kendo | 全日本剣道連盟 AJKF
Kendo is a way where the individual cultivates one’s mind (the self) by aiming for shin-ki-ryoku-itchi (unification of mind, spirit and technique) utilizing the shinai. The “ shinai -sword” should be not only directed at one’s opponent but also at the self.
Phoenix Kendo
How do I learn Kendō? If you are interested in learning kendo, we offer Open Houses to get you on the mat and moving. Usually, the 2nd Saturday of the summer months. After you've attended an Open House, you might have some more questions. And somehow, there are always more questions than answers, but ... Where & When do I Practice?
Kendo/Iaido/Jodo | 全日本剣道連盟 AJKF
What is kendo? Kendo is a type of athletic contest in which practitioners wear kendo-gu (protective armor) and use shinai (bamboo swords) to strike each other. However, kendo is a budo (martial way) that aims to forge the mind and body of practitioners and facilitate the development of character through continued keiko (practice).
Kendo | The Phoenix Society
Interested in Kendo? Phoenix Kendo now practices at the Phoenix Society. Experienced or new to kendo? They'll take care of you. Contact [email protected] and introduce yourself and let them know when you'd like to attend. They set all fees.
Kendo: Everything You Need to Know - Katana Sword
2023年7月25日 · Kendo is one of the world’s most culturally-enriching and safest sword martial arts. The self-discipline it teaches and the respect it inculcates in every Kendoka strengthen the very foundation of modern personhood.
AUSKF Official Website - What is Kendo?
Modern Kendo bears but faint resemblance to Kenjutsu and to its feudal origins of sword wielding samurai warriors which are today depicted in movies and television. Kendo, literally translated, the way of the sword, cannot be traced to a single founder or given an exact founding date.