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 1.4

Editorial
By Alex Bennett

The Technical and Psychological Methodology of Kendo
By Oya Minoru
Translated by Steven Harwood

Unlocking Japan –Getting Practical
By Lockie Jackson

A Philosophical Look at Kata – Part 3
By Inoue Yoshihiko
Translated by Alex Bennett

Zodiac Zone
By Kirk Doran

Kendo Clinic – Part 4: Friction Blisters and Cracks in Skin
By Arima Saburo
Translated by M.I. Komoto

Japanese Academy of Budo: Abstracts

sWords of wisdom – Win by making them speculate!
By Tobe Shinjuro
Translated by Alex Bennett

Hanshi Says – Iwatate Saburo
Translated by Alex Bennett

Kitamoto #27
By Sergio Boffa

The F.J. Saga Continues

The Nuts ’n’ Bolts of Kendo – Part 4: Kote, Do, Tsuki
by Nakano Yasoji
Translated by Alex Bennett

International Seminar of Budo Culture
by Randy Channell (Soei)

Budo for Everyone
By Alex Bennett

Bu Way in Norway? – Yes way!
by Alex Bennett

Gentleman and a Scholar- Kaneda Kazuhisa
by Adrian Jones

The Role of Breath Control – Part 4
By Steven Harwood

The Informal History of Kendo in Israel
by Eyal Weiss

Tradition and Transmission – Part 4: Kashima Shinden Jikishinkage-Ryu
by Anthony Cundy

Survey: Shinai
By Alex Bennett and Hamish Robison

Clearly a Men!
By Alex Bennett

The Dojo Files: Fudoshin Kendo, Melbourne, Australia

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

GR8!! – Special 8th Dan Tournament
By Alex Bennett

50th All Japan Kendo Championship Tournament

Iaido World – Part 4
by Trevor Jones

Jodo World – Part 4: Interview with Nakanishi Yasushi
Translated by Alex Bennett

Jukendo World – Retreating in Jukendo
By Steve Kesley

Naginata World – Shikake-oji
by Alex Bennett

Taking a Slash at the Title – The 37th All Japan Iaido Championships

Martial Aids
By Greg Robinson

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