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Kendo originated from the martial training of samurai who used Japanese swords in combat. Through rigorous sword training, the samurai developed an appreciation for the "principles of the sword". It is believed that by learning kendo, one can gain an understanding of these principles and the spirit of the samurai. The objective of kendo is to develop character by studying the samurai spirit as embodied in the principles learned through sword training.

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Kendo originated from the martial training of samurai who used Japanese swords in combat. Through rigorous sword training, the samurai developed an appreciation for the "principles of the sword". It is believed that by learning kendo, one can gain an understanding of these principles and the spirit of the samurai. The objective of kendo is to develop character by studying the samurai spirit as embodied in the principles learned through sword training.

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KENDO GRAPHIC

ORGANIZER Kendo
Kendo originated from the experiences of the samurai
who trained to use “nihonto” (Japanese
swords) in combat. The samurai thereby acquired a distinctive appreciation of the “principles of the
sword”. It is believed that through learning kendo one is able to gain an understanding of the
“principles of the sword”. It is important to study the spirit of the samurai which is related to these
principles, and can be learned through rigorous training in the use of the sword. This is why the
objective of kendo is referred to as being a Way to develop the human character.

History of Kendo
Kendo Match Thoughts on the origin of
Swords came to symbolize the samurai’s spirit, Kendo
and are often referred to as embodying the Kendo matches take place in an area 9 to 11
“mind” of the samurai. Early in the 20th century, metres (about 30 to 36 feet) square. A lot of methods of sword usage were
this type of training in swordsmanship, which Contestants wear the traditional uwagi (jacket), developed around the world throughout the
was referred to as “gekiken” or “kenjutsu” was hakama (long divided skirt), dō (chest years. For me, Kendo is really one of the
renamed “kendo” which literally means the protector), tare (waist protector), men (mask), most interesting due to the material used
“Way of the sword”. Kendo became a and kote (padded gloves). The shinai varies and the way the Japanese use it. Kendo
representative discipline of modern Japanese from 43 to 46 inches (110 to 118 cm) in length has already evolved over many countries
“budo” (martial arts/ways), of which the and is made of four lengths of seasoned in the cultural milieu of Japan.
underpinning ideals of self-improvement are bamboo bound by waxed cord.
grounded in the spirit of the samurai.

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