Kendo martial arts. Kendo is the modern Japanese martial art of fencing based on the two-handed sword (katana) techniques of the samurai warriors. Kendo Welcome to Butokuden Kendo Dojo! BUTOKUDEN Dojo is one of the largest Kendo Dojos in the USA, and we currently have three levels of Kendo classes. At Minnehaha Kendo Dojo, we focus on building strong fundamentals for which all advanced techniques rest on and for which advancement in rank and success in tournaments are essential. For hundreds of years, it has fascinated both participants and onlookers with its fast-paced sparring, use of bamboo swords (shinai), and its deep philosophy. 'sword way' or 'sword path' or 'way of the sword')[1] is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (one of the old Japanese martial arts, swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu). Tracing this trajectory offers E-BOGU. Join any time. The samurai turned swordsmanship into a means of cultivating discipline, patience, and skill for building character. Through the centuries, Kendo has become more than just a physical activity. 'sword way', 'sword path' or 'way of the sword') [1] is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (one of the old Japanese martial arts, swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu). r9 y6lw ie9n 467 rdafh i6qxxy btbon 7nta eq e6t