Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū is one of the oldest extant Japanese martial arts, and an exemplar of koryū bujutsu. The Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū was founded by Iizasa Ienao, born 1387 in Iizasa village (present day Takomachi, Chiba Prefecture), who was living near Katori Shrine (Sawara City, Chiba Prefecture) at the time. The ryū... more »
Kendo, meaning “Way of The Sword”, is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional samurai swordsmanship, or kenjutsu. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements. Practitioners of Kendo are called Kendōka, meaning “someone who practices Kendo”, or occasionally kenshi, meaning... more »
Kakari geiko is a form of Kendo training: a short, intense, attack practice which teaches continuous alertness and readiness to attack, as well as building spirit and... more »
Kiri kaeshi, literally meaning “cutting repeatedly” is a Kendo exercise, combining the practice of attacking and receiving strikes and is meant to develop physical strength, spirit, and vigor. It is also known as uchi kaeshi “striking repeatedly”. Kiri kaeshi is a drill done with a partner that involves a succession of strikes to the... more »
Kendo shiai is the Kendo competition. There are usually three referees (shinpan). Each referee holds a red flag and a white flag in opposing hands. To award a point, a referee raises the flag corresponding to the colour of the ribbon worn by the scoring competitor. Usually at least two referees must agree for... more »
Kenjutsu, meaning “the method, or technique, of the sword.” This is opposed to kendo, which means the way of the sword. Kenjutsu is the umbrella term for all traditional (koryū) schools of Japanese swordsmanship, in particular those that predate the Meiji Restoration. It sometimes more generally describes any martial art that uses the Japanese... more »
Kumdo, or Korean Kendo, is a unique Korean sword martial art developed from the ancient elite warrior class who dedicated their lives to the study of martial arts and the protection of their country. Kumdo means “The way of the sword” and its ancient form originated in Korea and Japan nearly two thousand years... more »