Kendo
Kendo is fencing with a bamboo sword, the , in armour. It's a popular school club and many adults keep it up for life. This lesson covers the kit, the four targets, gradings and matches. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
G
25 kendo words
Each card shows a word and a sentence you'd hear in training or at a match. Five are from Everyday Japanese 1 and Lesson 1.
M
Targets, armour and matches
A point needs a clean strike on one of four targets, with the right spirit. The armour pieces have the same names as the targets.
| Word | Reading | What it is |
|---|
- Shout the target. You call , or as you strike. A strong (shout) is part of a valid point.
- No belts. Kendo uses and like judo, but they don't show on your clothes. People just ask
- Check the shinai. Look for splinters before each practice. A split can hurt someone.
C
Three patterns to use today
Z
Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.