Darlington Kobukan Kendo Club

Kendo is the Japanese art of sword fencing. It is a method of fencing with two hands on the sword. It was developed from the Japanese Knights called samurai.
In modern Kendo,a bamboo sword is used for fencing. Armour is worn and targets to strike are limited to certain parts of the body.
Kendo is a senior martial art of Japan. Training is rigorous. Etiquette is very important aspect in Kendo. The way of the sword has to be learnt with respect.
Kendo has a long tradition, much longer than many other martial arts of Japan. Tradition is a very important aspect of Kendo.