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KENDO!!?

 Kendo

Hey readers, for this blog post I’ve decided to blog about Kendo. Kendo is a martial art become sport that is immensely popular in Japan and growing across the globe. Kendo refers to the ‘Way of the Sword’ 😲 that branched from samurai kenjutsu ‘the art of the sword’ 😱. The reason i decided to talk about Kendo is because let's face it, even though people want to go to Japan, their bank accounts tell a different story 😭😭. Kendo is a way for those who can't go to Japan to discover Japan and its culture by taking part in the sport that has existed since Edo Japan.

 Kendo spar

Kendo has been in existence since edo era of Japan but was considered a way of life instead of a sport. Where practitioners called kendoka saw Kendo as a way of enrichment and practice and was used to help make a living in dojos.

 Edo Period Kendo practitioner

Kendo involves using a wooden bamboo sword called a shinai, and wearing Japanese body armour and clothing called bogu, and has become a world sport in 21st century, where kendoka gather to participate in tournaments to test their skills. Kendo also serves as a way for many people to learn more about Japan in particular the culture and traditions in ancient Japan.

 Kendo gear

Kendo is a truly interesting sport and for those who may not be able to afford to go to Japan, is an exciting way to pick up the culture and meet friends for Japan, so grab your shinai and get ready for battle HIYAAA!!!

By Kris Ioane