Japanese
Swordsmanship
Kendo - Iaido - Ken Jutsu -
Iai Jutsu - Tanto Jutsu
Kendo, a traditional Japanese
martial art offers students
something that goes far deeper than mere combat and competitive sport.
It offers the traditional values of a very ancient training. Kendo is
Japanese Fencing. The combat is quick and intense. This art develops
physical fitness, mental concentration, coordination, speed, agility,
and timing. Every move must be made with perfect form. Early Japanese
Fencing Schools sought to teach effective techniques to train their
warriors, without
actually using a real blade. So a bamboo sword called
a Shinai was devised. The Shinai is the weapon used in modern training
and competition in Kendo. Kendo armor is also used when training and in
competition but you must move with speed
and agility. Kendo, like other
oriental martial disciplines, has basic moves which when used in
sequence, become intricate maneuvers. The object of Kendo practice is
to train the body and mind for combat with the sword.
Iaido, the Japanese martial
art of the Katana sword, is a
non-combat art. It stresses perfect and elegant control of body and
sword. Iaido has been described as moving Zen because of its intense
concentration, fluid motion and precise movement. Learn Japanese sword
nomenclature and etiquette. Learn the sword techniques that are the
basis for all Japanese swordsmanship. Learn the art of drawing the
sword and resheathing of the sword. This is the art of the Samurai with
the Katana sword.
Ken Jutsu, Iai Jutsu, and
Tanto Jutsu are the art of using the
Samurai Sword and Dagger for battle. The martial training of the Ken
(sword); Iai (drawing the sword); and Tanto (dagger). This training
consist of the techniques used by the Samurai; the attacks, blocks, and
counter attacks, also unarmed hand techniques used to defend against
sword and dagger attacks.
At the academy, Kiraly
covers all aspects of fencing; foot drill, weapon drill, tactics,
rules, scoring and judging. Open fencing and competitions.
It is important to remember
that fencing is dominated by skill not
strength, so women can do as well as men. Anyone can fence as long as
you are in good health. So call and join now and get in the best shape
of your life and enjoy the best art and sport of them all.
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