剣術
Kenjutsu
Reading: けんじゅつ
Swordsmanship
JapaneseKendoKobudo
Meaning
Classical Japanese art of swordsmanship taught in the traditional schools (koryu), the forerunner of modern kendo.
Related terms
- Gedan下段Lower levelThe lower level of the body, below the belt.KarateKendo
- Gedan no kamae下段の構えLower-level stanceDefensive guard with the sword tip lowered to about knee height of the opponent.IaidoKendo
- Hajime始めBeginReferee's or teacher's command to start a match or an exercise.GeneralJudoKarateKendo
- Hakama袴Wide pleated trousersTraditional wide pleated trousers worn in kendo, iaido, aikido and kyudo; the seven pleats are linked to the virtues of…AikidoIaidoKendo
- Hanbo半棒Half staffWooden staff of about 90 cm, half the length of a bo, used for striking, joint locks and restraints.Kobudo
- Hanshi範士Model masterThe highest teaching title in several budo federations, given to masters seen as an example for others.GeneralKarateKendo
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