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  1. Kendo - Wikipedia

    Despite it being the national championship for only Japanese kendōka, kendo practitioners all over the world consider the All Japan Kendo Championship as the championship with the highest level of …

  2. Kendo | Definition, History, Equipment, & Facts | Britannica

    Kendo, traditional Japanese style of fencing with a two-handed wooden sword, derived from the fighting methods of the ancient samurai. The samurai turned swordsmanship into a means of cultivating …

  3. Kendo World | What is Kendo?

    Kendo is the modern Japanese martial art of fencing based on the two-handed sword (katana) techniques of the samurai warriors.

  4. The Concept of Kendo | 全日本剣道連盟 AJKF

    The concept of kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (sword). And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. And to promote peace and …

  5. Kendo Information

    Kendo ranks are broken into two main groups: kyu rankings, also known as "mudansha", and dan raknings or "yudansha". Dan ranks are more commonly known, from other martial arts, as "black …

  6. Kendo: Foreigner’s Complete Guide to Japan’s Martial Art

    Dec 3, 2024 · Kendo is a martial art that combines physical skill, mental focus, and long-standing Japanese traditions. For hundreds of years, it has fascinated both participants and onlookers with its …

  7. Kendo: The Way of the Sword and the Samurai - Martial Arts Wisdom

    Kendo, a Japanese martial art otherwise known as Ken Do or ‘the way of the sword’. It is a sword-based martial art with roots in Japanese traditions, derived from the teachings of ancient Samurai. Kendo is …

  8. Kendo: The Ultimate Guide to Japan's Martial Art

    What is Kendo? Meaning ‘way of the sword’, Kendo is one of Japan’s traditional martial arts. Often aligned with samurai and warrior life, it has now been modernised and is a popular activity for …

  9. Kendo 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Sword Fighting

    Kendo is descended from samurai swordsmanship techniques. Unlike fencing or other sword-based sports, kendo emphasizes not only physical ability but also mental strength, courtesy, and...

  10. Detailed online kendo guide and instruction

    An online kendo guide and instruction for total beginners and intermediate. Information includes basic movements, terminology, ancient samurai wisdom and more!