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Kendo

 
Description: Sports: Martial Arts

Newest Review: ... okuri ashi-sliding or stamping), 4. return to posture. The concepts of kendo The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword). The purpose of practicing Kendo is to mould the mind and body, to cultivate a vigorous spirit, and through correct and rigid training to strive for improvement in the art of Kendo. One should ... more

 ... hold in esteem human courtesy and honour and attempt to associate with others with sincerity and to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. Thus will one be able to love his society, to contribute to the development of culture, and to promote peace a...more

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Ko_Tengu
Premium Review Kendo and IaiJutsu History (1275 words)
by - written on 03/01/03 (Very useful, 390 readings)
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Kendo is a modern sport with a long history and tradition. It combines the physical aspects of a contact sport with the concentration and attention to detail of games such as golf. Kendo has a third aspect that is perhaps its most important. To do Kendo well it is not enough to be quick or strong, or even to have perfect technique, you must also be able to overcome your opponent with force of spirit and strategy as you might in a game of chess. Kendo matches are played by two fencers in an 11 metre square with three judges. There is no system of handicapping, so that players of very different skill levels meet on equal terms with fairly obvious results. A Kendo ...  Read the complete review

beth74
Premium Review kendo...the japanse fencing (293 words)
by - written on 25/04/01 (Useful, 147 readings)
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Kendo is a sword style of martial art which the samuri from japan used for training. The easest way to explain kendo is to say, it's a japanese style of fencing where protective clothing and headgear are worn and a bamboo style bokken(wooden sword) is used as the weapon .Kendo is a sword style of martial art of which the samuri from japan used for training. The easyest way to explain kendo is to say, it's a japanese style of fencing where protective clothing and headgear are worn and a bamboo style bokken(wooden sword) is used as the weapon. Vital striking points are hit to win the duel. Most students will study strategy for this martial art. ...  Read the complete review

 
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