Kendo, the art of Japanese Fencing, evolved
from a martial heritage reaching back over a thousand years to the time of the
early sword-bearing classical warriors who came to known as -bushi- or
-samurai-.These warriors were in the main disciplined, moral men whose conduct
was governed by a strict code and whose function was to maintain social order.
After some 800 years, political changes eliminated the need for the
-samurai-class and their power diminished. Gradually, the sword fell into disuse
as a military weapon and sword training began to be practiced by some as a
sport, by others as a means of character development of spiritual refinement. To
reduce serious injuries, a safe practice weapon made of bamboo and lightweight
armor were devised. By the 19th century, Kendo, utilizing this equipment, had
largely supplanted the earlier, more dangerous methods of training.
Judo Jiu-jitsu
Karate Aikido
Ninjutsu
Kendo Iaido
Kyudo
Kung Fu
