Posted by: iaibear
why is Kendo called a sword art? - 02/12/13 11:24 PM
Kendo is a challenging sport where the competitors use weapons called shinai.
I have heard that Kendoka have to be taught in separate classes how to actually cut with a bladed weapon.
From what I have seen, shinai, as used in Kendo, strike in ways that could be done with a stick or ax handle. The sport challenge is in the finesse in attacking and countering the opponents strike. Everything depends on the blow, because there is no "cut".
I have heard that Kendoka have to be taught in separate classes how to actually cut with a bladed weapon.
From what I have seen, shinai, as used in Kendo, strike in ways that could be done with a stick or ax handle. The sport challenge is in the finesse in attacking and countering the opponents strike. Everything depends on the blow, because there is no "cut".