BEGIN Japanology - Kendo

With fierce yells and the clashing of bamboo swords, two swordsmen attack, their movements just a blur to the eye. This is the traditional Japanese martial art of kendo.
The aim of kendo is not merely to defeat your opponent, it's also a way to train your mind. In the days of samurai warriors mastery of the sword was a matter of life and death. That unflinching spirit remains undimmed in modern day kendo.
This 28 minute-long video clip from the Begin Japanology series produced by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) introduces kendo, the way of the sword that has kept alive the traditional samurai spirit.

[@collin3012]

Kendo is such an amazing sport. Helped me regain my confidence, and stand tall. Would highly encourage people interested to give it a shot.

[@kenjiokita5259]

Nice video and i liked it. Thanks :D

[@KrosanBeast315]

16:20 this piece is called Wings of the Eagle. I have this as an MP3

[@BenEmberley]

Matt Raymond at 27:40 :)

[@LiquidSnake1988]

no aikido?

[@florrie3610]

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