Kendo

The way of the sword.

This is based on the history and
workmanship on the katana and kendo (the
way of the sword)
Contents.
Contents .......Page 1


History ..Page 2


Parts of the Katana ...Page 3


Kendo .. Page 4


Kendo purpose . Page 5


Kendo armour .. Page 6
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History.
The Japanese Katana is one of the most
deadliest single edged weapons in the
world even to this day. The Katana is a
ancient weapon of Chinese and Japanese
origin it is still unknown of when and
where it was rst created and who the
creator is but it is known that just to forge
the blade of the Katana itself would take
up to two to four days alone. The Katana
was mainly used during the 15th century
and the late 16th century.
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Parts of the
Katana.
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Kendo.
Kendo is the descendent of the martial
art of kenjutsu. Kenjutsu is exactly like
kendo but was only warriors and
swordsmen learnt kenjutsu and was
slightly modied like using bamboo
swords rather than a katana. Kendo is a
semi-contact sport. Most of the time
Kendo isnt really a sport but a way to
discipline the human character through
the art of the katana.
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Kendo purpose.
To mold the mind and body.
To cultivate a vigorous spirit,
And through correct and rigid training,
To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo.
To hold in esteem human courtesy and honor.
To associate with others with sincerity.
And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself.
Thus will one be able:
To love one's country and society;
To contribute to the development of culture;
And to promote peace and prosperity among all
peoples.
(The Concept of Kendo was established by All Japan Kendo Federation in
1975.)
Kendo armour.
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