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 2.3

Editorial
By Alex Bennett

51st All Japan Kendo Championships
By Alex Bennett

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

By the Way
By Lockie Jackson

Tradition and Transmission Part 7 – Kobori-ryu
By Antony Cundy

41st All Japan Women’s Kendo Championships
By Alex Bennett

Dojo Files – Szigetkozi Junior Kendo Klub
By Haraguchi Nobuaki and Erdelyi Gabor

The Role of Breath Control Part 7 – Kakari-geiko
By Steven Harwood

Hanshi Says – Kobayshi Hideo
Translated by Alex Bennett

Belgrade
By Radosh Yukovic

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Translated by M.I. Komoto

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By Hamish Robison

The Value of Classical Martial Arts Texts
By Tanaka Mamoru
Translates by Alex Bennett

The Wrong Warm-up
By Jeff Marsten

Old School – Essays on Japanese Martial Traditions
By Ellis Amdur

Unlocking Japan – The Crying Game
By Lockie Jackson

Far East
By Adrian Jones

sWords of Wisdom – “Akuryo to naran” – Become an Evil Spirit
By Tobe Shinjuro
Translated by Alex Bennett

How to Become a Good Kendo Referee
By Louis Vitalis

Zodiac Zone
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Iaido World – Brief Notes on Hizen-to
By Clive Sinclaire

Naginata World – Great Naginata Masters of Modern Times
By Alex Bennett

Martial Aids
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Jukendo World – Cutting the Corners
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Shinai Sagas – A Mountain in the Mists
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