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Kendo (Japanese: 剣道, Hepburn: Kendō, lit. ' sword way ' or ' 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]
Armenia Kendo is promoted by the National Kendo Federation of Armenia. Austria The Austrian Kendo Association was founded in 1985. Belgium Kendo is promoted by All Belgium Kendo Federation (A.B.K.F.). Bulgaria Kendo is promoted by Bulgarian Kendo Federation (B.K.F). Croatia Kendo is promoted by Hrvatski Kendo Savez (H.K.S.).
Kenjutsu (剣術) is an umbrella term for all schools of Japanese swordsmanship, in particular those that predate the Meiji Restoration.Some modern styles of kendo and iaido that were established in the 20th century also included modern forms of kenjutsu in their curriculum. [1]
Kendo training at an agricultural school in Japan around 1920. Kendo (剣道:けんどう, kendō), meaning the "way of the sword", is based on Japanese sword-fighting. [citation needed] It is an evolution of the art of kenjutsu, and its exercises and practice are descended from several particular schools of swordsmanship.
Inside the building, the life and journey of Miyamoto Musashi are remembered everywhere. Dedicated to martial arts, the Budokan is the source for all of Japan's official traditional saber and kendo schools. Practically, historically and culturally it is a junction for martial disciplines in the heart of traditional Japan dedicated to Musashi.
A set of bōgu for kendo Kendo practitioners wearing bōgu in training. Bōgu (防具, 'armour'), [1] properly called kendōgu (剣道具, 'kendo equipment'), is training armour used primarily in the Japanese martial art of kendo, [2] [3] with variants used for jūkendō, tankendo, and naginata.
The All Japan Kendo Enbu Taikai is the oldest, most traditional, and most prestigious Kendo event in both Japan and the world. In addition to the above competitions and events, which cater to a select group of practitioners (such as professional athletes or high-ranking practitioners), the AJKF also organizes open events for all practitioners ...
The All Japan Kendo Championships (全日本剣道選手権大会, Zennihon kendō senshuken taikai) is a kendo tournament held every year in Japan. The men's tournament is held at Nippon Budokan on 3 November, on Culture Day .