Kendo

Kendo which translates literally to 'The Way of the Sword', is a contemporary Japanese martial art that evolved from the traditions of the samurai, the warrior class of ancient Japan, based upon sword fencing techniques developed over centuries of combat. Like many Japanese martial arts, the philosophical foundations of Kendo revolve around the precepts of Zen Buddhism, and the guiding belief that enlightenment and heightened awareness, flow from the ability to focus and calm the mind. Following in the footsteps of the samurai, modern practitioners of Kendo, or 'Kendoka', as they are called, strive not only to master the physical techniques of the Japanese sword, but, also, the mental and spiritual aspects as well. Although Kendo’s roots lie with the ancient samurai, the art has evolved over the centuries, adapting as societal conditions changed, to its present form where competition between practitioners involves not life and death combat with razor sharp blades, but controlled matches governed by strict rules of conduct, and non-lethal instruments. This difference in focus, distinguishes Kendo from 'Kenjutsu', which is also a Japanese sword art deriving from traditional fencing. Unlike Kendo, whose techniques are updated for practice as a non-lethal aesthetic, Kenjutsu’s primary focus is combat and warfare, and as such, closely parallels the actual lethal techniques employed by the samurai on the field of battle.

In place of the katana, the traditional sword of the samurai, modern Kendoka use shinai, an implement constructed of four bamboo staves bound together at specific junctures with leather bands. This non-lethal weapon, along with the use of body armor, or 'bogu', as it is referred to in Kendo, enable Kendoka to engage in fencing contests without the fear of death or serious bodily injury. The bogu is modeled after the traditional armor of the samurai, which unlike the cumbersome metal armor of European knights, was lightweight and designed for optimal movement and flexibility. Kendo practice traditionally takes place in a training hall or, 'dojo'. Organization of a dojo is hierarchical, with the master at the top, and beginning students at the bottom. As in the other Japanese martial arts, the belt or 'kyu' system is employed, with the highest rank or 'dan' being the black belt. Students train in Kendo through the practice of 'kata', a series of formal exercises passed down through time that replicate the movements and techniques required in traditional combat. In addition to learning and practicing the different kata, Kendoka also engage in informal matches known as 'keiko' or 'kumite' which are moderated by senior members of the dojo, and test the practitioner’s live combat ability.

by Dancing with Fire January 21, 2011

Kennon

The most wonderful person you can meet. He's sweet, funny, always making someone smile, and has incredible manners. He's protective, which makes him even more lovable, and the name is very rare, uncommon. He's athletic, handsome, and every girl wishes he was with them. He sometimes can be second guessing, but hes amazing in every way possible. Dreamy, sexy and seductive, but also a true gentleman.

Girl 1: Whos that? Girl 2: Kennon. Girl 1: Omg, the kennon!?

by BabyfayceAngel June 2, 2011

Kendom

The supreme society that sits above all others. Is as the name suggests ruled by our beautiful leader Ken (Ryan Gosling). Also those horses were pretty rad and Ken's pickup truck was pretty sick too. ALL HAIL KEN!! ALL HAIL KEN!! ALL HAIL KEN!!

POV: Your in the Kendom

Me: Hey broski want to come drink some brewski beers in Ken's mojo dojo casa house.

Random girl: How did you get into my bedroom.

by KendomResident#2 July 22, 2023

Kendo Geeyo

The proper "street" pronunciation of NBA player Kendall Gill as pronounced by "Dee Dee" on the hilariously unfunny show "My Brother and Me" run on Nickolodeon in the early 90's.

Look Alfi!!!! Its Kendo Geeyo!!!

Then Kendall Gill appears in his size 18 shoes, baby blue matching windbreaker and high top fade.

by KendallGill give cookies 2 MTV April 11, 2010

kendo

japanese fencing. The objective of this sport is to hit the opponent with your sword/sinai (duh). Valid targets are head, hands, waist or torso, and neck. equipments used in kendo: helmet, body armor, gauntlets/gloves, hakama.

shoute iku shoute whena you a swingu! leta youra kiai rerease!

..err ...rawr.. /..\

no nota shoute likea girr. shoute likea RRRAAAAAAAWWRRR!!!

oO "paralyzed"

by ikubaru May 15, 2005

kendo scars

A slang word for acne.

Girl: Hey Xeniok, what's with the pizza face?
Boy: It's nothing, just some kendo scars.

by NES Kess September 15, 2009

kennzo

• kennzo likes to slurp milk.

•Supports Jake paul and James Charles
• public nuisance
• pokimane tier 3 sub
•his fav song is probably shake by ishowspeed

•the worse at videos games
•has a big bump

malcolm over there is being kennzo.
stop being kennzo.
idk how girls like people like kennzo.

by mal coming February 19, 2022