Kendo Beginners Guide 【2025】

A practice sword made of four bamboo slats held together by leather parts.

A solid wooden sword used for practicing forms ( kata ). Kendo Beginners Guide

Kendo (the "Way of the Sword") is a modern Japanese martial art descended from traditional swordsmanship (kenjutsu). It focuses on character building, discipline, and physical fitness through competitive fencing. ⚔️ Essential Gear for Beginners A practice sword made of four bamboo slats

Consists of the Men (helmet), Kote (gauntlets), Do (breastplate), and Tare (waist protector). This is usually introduced after several months of training. Kendo Beginners Guide