Kendo

Kendo, the “way of the sword,” is a traditional Japanese fencing art using a two-handed bamboo sword, rooted in samurai swordsmanship. As real combat waned post-1600s, kenjutsu evolved to foster discipline and character, aided by 18th-century innovations like the shinai (bamboo sword) and protective armor for safe, realistic practice. In kendo matches now, competitors target specific areas on the body, announcing each strike as they land it, with the first to score two points winning. Widely practiced in Japan, kendo is also gaining international popularity.

Kendo World 3.1

Editorial
By Alex Bennett

A Brief Synopsis of the History of Modern Kendo
By Alex Bennett

The Nuts ‘n’ Bolts of Kendo: The Principles of Katsugi-waza
By Nakano Yasoji
Translated by Alex Bennett

Hanshi Says – Okuzono Kuniyoshi
Translated by Alex Bennett

Tales of the Samurai Part 1: Ungo-zenji
By Miyamori A.
Translated by Alex Bennett

Bookmark: “Rediscovering Budo: From a Swordsman’s Perspective” by Roald Knutsen
Review by Antony Cundy

Reidan-jichi: Part 1 – How to Understand Kendo
By Oya Minoru
Translated by Alex Bennett

By the Way
By Lockie Jackson

West Point: The 1st Kendo Tournament
By Garrett Huehner

Unlocking Japan: The Way of the Bath
By Lockie Jackson

Zodiac Zone
By Kirk Doran

Lecture: The Theory of Kendo
By Tsurumaru Juichi
Translated by Imafuji Masahiro

Kendo Clinic: Toenail Injuries Part 1
By Arima Saburo

Dojo Files: 6 – Kendo in Michigan
By Eric Abbey and Charlie Kondek

Looking After Your Bogu
By All Japan Budo-gu Association/ Japan Budo Equipment Manufacturers Association

Breath Control Part 9
By Steven Harwood

DVD Review: Tru Flyte Martial Arts
Review by Antony Cundy

The Gogatsu Taikai
By Ken Wells

Tradition and Transmission Part 9: Morishige-ryu
By Antony Cundy

sWords of Wisdom: Horobosenu kokoro
By Tobe Shinjuro
Translated by Alex Bennett

19th Annual Kodokan International Kendo Seminar
By G. O’Donnell

Naginata World: Ishu-jiai
By Alex Bennett

Jukendo World
By Steve Kelsey

A Gaijin’s Path Into Kendo
By Bryan Ie

Shinai Sagas: The Invaders
By Charlie Kondek

Martial Aids
By Greg Robinson

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