Kendo is a modern traditional sport of Japan, and it is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport like physical elements. The purpose are to mold the mind and body, to cultivate a vigorous spirit and through correct and rigid training. To forever pursue the cultivation of oneself. Let’s talk about equipment and clothing. Kendo is practiced wearing a traditional Japanese style of clothing, protective armour and using one or, less commonly. Equipment, Japanese sword and is made up of four bamboo slats, which are held together by leather fittings. A modern variation of a shinai with carbon fiber reinforced resin slats is also used. Clothing, The clothing worn under a jacket and hakama, a garment separated in the middle to form two wide trouser legs.
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