剣道
Kendo
Reading: けんどう
Kendo (way of the sword)
JapaneseKendo
Meaning
Japanese fencing with bamboo swords and armour, derived from samurai swordsmanship.
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- Hiraki ashi開き足Opening footworkDiagonal sidestep in kendo used to move off the line of attack while keeping the body facing the opponent.Kendo
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- Jodan上段Upper levelThe upper level of the body: head and neck. Also a high guard in kendo.KarateKendo
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