Kenjutsu

Kenjutsu (剣術) isclassical Japanese martial art,koryu budo. Theremany different schools, withobjectiveteach efficient use ofJapanese swordcombat.

The practicelargely done informkata,also by actual cuttingthrusting ofblade against water-soaked rolled matsbamboo poles. The practice tooleither bokken (wooden sword) or real sword (katana, tachi, etc.).

Some ancient sword schools still exist, such as Katori Shinto Ryu, Kashima Shinto Ryu, Kashima Shin ryu. Asother koryu arts, belt colournot usedshowpractitioners ability. Insteadgrades, licences such as menkyo kaidengiven.

Modern budo arts derived from traditional sword workkendoiaido.

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