A Beginner's Guide To Kendo Now
: The training hall is considered a sacred space. Practitioners perform a standing bow when entering and leaving.
A Beginner’s Guide to Kendo: The Way of the Sword Kendo (剣道), which translates to "the Way of the Sword," is a modern Japanese martial art descended from the swordsmanship of the samurai. It combines rigorous physical activity with mental discipline, focusing on character development through the application of the principles of the katana. 1. Philosophy and Etiquette (Reigi) A Beginner's Guide to Kendo
: A solid wooden sword used for Kata (structured forms) rather than contact practice. : The training hall is considered a sacred space
: The training hall is considered a sacred space. Practitioners perform a standing bow when entering and leaving.
A Beginner’s Guide to Kendo: The Way of the Sword Kendo (剣道), which translates to "the Way of the Sword," is a modern Japanese martial art descended from the swordsmanship of the samurai. It combines rigorous physical activity with mental discipline, focusing on character development through the application of the principles of the katana. 1. Philosophy and Etiquette (Reigi)
: A solid wooden sword used for Kata (structured forms) rather than contact practice.