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Kendo is Japanese fencing. It means "the way of the sword". Swords used to be a main weapon in Japanese warfare for many centuries. They continued to be the symbol of the samurai into the 19th century.

The participants in modern kendo are well protected and use bamboo swords. As in all the Japanese martial arts, the training of one's mind is essential also in kendo.

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Japanese Sword Arts FAQ (Kjartan Clausen)
FAQ on kendo and swords.
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Kendo: The Definitive Guide
Kendo: The Definitive Guide
Book by Hiroshi Ozawa
This Is Kendo: The Art of Japanese Fencing
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