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Kendo

Kendo. Learning about a martial art from Japan - Kendo. Thinking Development. 1. Unification of Japan in 1600 -Sword combat -Discipline & patience -Bamboo sword 2. General information - Kendoka -Six million people -In a square 3. Equipment used -Clothing & armor

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Kendo

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  1. Kendo

  2. Learning about a martial art from Japan - Kendo ThinkingDevelopment 1. Unification of Japan in 1600 -Sword combat -Discipline & patience -Bamboo sword 2. General information -Kendoka -Six million people -In a square 3. Equipment used -Clothing & armor -Bamboo sword (shinai) • It took away many opportunities for actual sword combat. • So the samurai turned swordsmanship into a means of encouraging discipline and patience. • In the 18th century, practice armor and a sword made of bamboo, called the shinai, were introduced to allow realistic fencing without risk of hurting one’s opponent. • Sword combat • Discipline & patience • Bamboo sword Unification of Japan in 1600

  3. Learning about a martial art from Japan - Kendo ThinkingDevelopment 1. Unification of Japan in 1600 -Sword combat -Discipline & patience -Bamboo sword 2. General information -Kendoka -Six million people -In a square 3. Equipment used -Clothing & armor -Bamboo sword (shinai) • People who practice kendo are called kendoka, which means “one who practices kendo”, or sometimes kenshi, which means “swordsman”. • It is estimated that approximately six million people around the world practice kendo, with about four million in Japan, one million in Korea, and the rest in Europe, North and South America, and other countries in Asia. • Kendo matches take place in a square that is about 9 to 11 meters (about 30 to 36 feet) in size. • Kendoka • Six million people • In a square General information

  4. Learning about a martial art from Japan - Kendo ThinkingDevelopment 1. Unification of Japan in 1600 -Sword combat -Discipline & patience -Bamboo sword 2. General information -Kendoka -Six million people -In a square 3. Equipment used -Clothing & armor -Bamboo sword (shinai) • The jacket, called uwagi, a long divided skirt called a hakama, a chest protector called a do, a waist protector called a tare, a mask called a men, and padded gloves called kote. • The shinai, or bamboo sword, varies from 43 to 46 inches (110 to 118 cm) inlength and is made of four lengths of bamboo bound by waxed cord. • Clothing & armor • Bamboo sword (shinai) Equipment used Fact #1:The whole kit and caboodle is called a bogu set. The name is made up of two parts: bõ meaning “protect” or defend”, and gu meaning “equipment” or “tool”. Fact #2: The “cutting” edge of the shinai is not sharp. This is the edge that is used in all blows of the sword, which is usually held with both hands.

  5. Learning about a martial art from Japan - Kendo ThinkingDevelopment • In a kendo match, points are given for blows delivered on the left side, right side, or top of the head. • Points are also awarded for blows delivered on the right or left wrist, the right or left side of the trunk, and for a thrust to the throat. • The name of the point struck, must be called out by the attacker, at the same time with his blow. It must also be verified by the judges. 4. How points are awarded -For blows on head -Also for other blows -Must be called out 5. All-Japan Kendo Federation – 1952 -1.48 million -International Kendo Federation – 1970 6. How kendo is practiced -Fought barefoot -Practiced in a dojo -Execute fumikomiashi • For blows on head • Also for other blows • Must be called out How points are awarded Fact: The first contestant to score two points, wins the match.

  6. Learning about a martial art from Japan - Kendo ThinkingDevelopment 4. How points are awarded -For blows on head -Also for other blows -Must be called out 5. All-Japan Kendo Federation – 1952 -1.48 million -International Kendo Federation – 1970 6. How kendo is practiced -Fought barefoot -Practiced in a dojo -Execute fumikomiashi • This federation shows that as of September 2007, there were 1.48 million registered dan (graded members of the All-Japan Kendo Federation) kendoka in Japan. • In 1970, an International Kendo Federation was founded. • 1.48 million • International Kendo Federation – 1970 All-Japan Kendo Federation – 1952 Fact:Kendo is still widely practiced among students, and it is even required in high schools. It is also often required in police and military schools in Japan.

  7. Learning about a martial art from Japan - Kendo ThinkingDevelopment • Like other martial arts, kendo is practiced and fought barefoot. • It is usually practiced in a dojo, but standard sports halls and other venues are also often used. • The best venue will have a clean and well-sprung wooden floor, which allows the kendoka to execute fumikomiashi. This is an action that is similar to a stamp of the front foot when making a stride. 4. How points are awarded -For blows on head -Also for other blows -Must be called out 5. All-Japan Kendo Federation – 1952 -1.48 million -International Kendo Federation – 1970 6. How kendo is practiced -Fought barefoot -Practiced in a dojo -Execute fumikomiashi • Fought barefoot • Practiced in a dojo • Execute fumikomiashi How kendo is practiced

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