By Hirokazu Okusa Hirokazu Okusa details the captivating history of kendo in Canada in The Resilient Shinai. Kendo, a Japanese martial art with roots in the ancient sword fighting techniques of the samurai, was brought to Canada by industrious Japanese immigrants looking for a better life. The Resilient Shinai describes the tumultuous history of kendo in Canada, from its humble beginnings in the early … Continue reading The Resilient Shinai — A History of Kendo in Canada