News Washington There is sparring. There are swords. But kendo, at its ancient heart, is a martial art of the mind. Sun., July 14, 2019 Michael Mabale and others warm up before a 90-minute evening ...

Kendo may not appear to be the most likely fitness regimen but the modern martial art based on ancient Japanese swordplay gives the entire body a workout, even the vocal chords.

There is no trash-talking in kendo. But there is intimidation — even through the metal grille of the helmet, called a men. The opponent can see the eyes, very well. And body posture establishes ...

Colorado Springs Kendo Kai is a non-profit kendo dojo teaching the concept of Kendo described as to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana (sword).

For example, to properly oil-treat a kendo sword may take as long as waxing a MINI Cooper. But all this is quality time for those who really want to get in tune with the art.

Although kendo scoring is quite subjective, many kendo practitioners fear that rigid rules or technology could push the martial arts toward Western-style sportification.

Where Kendo is more about fighting, Shinkendo is mostly about the art of handling the katana, or in the case of beginning students, a wooden sword called a bokken.

Kendo — the Japanese characters mean “the way of the sword” — is a form of fencing that uses bamboo swords and protective armor.

THERE IS NO trash-talking in kendo. But there is intimidation — even through the metal grille of the helmet, called a men. The opponent can see the eyes, very well. And body posture establishes ...