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The Kendo Tradition

by cyril jezek

Japan

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Kendo practitioners sign in as they enter the Budokuden, the center for martial arts in Kyoto.
Kendo practitioners sign in as they enter the Budokuden, the center for martial arts in Kyoto.
After meditation the helmet and gloves are mindfully put on. There is no rush in preparation.
After meditation the helmet and gloves are mindfully put on. There is no rush in preparation.
Exerting one's presence is an integral part of kendo practice. Its is not uncommon to yell at your opponent.
Exerting one's presence is an integral part of kendo practice. Its is not uncommon to yell at your opponent.
The winner is determined by minute angles, fractions of time and stronger focus.
The winner is determined by minute angles, fractions of time and stronger focus.
It is very much part of Japanese martial arts traditions to reflect and recenter the mind after battle.
It is very much part of Japanese martial arts traditions to reflect and recenter the mind after battle.

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