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kendo

[ken-doh] / ˈkɛn doʊ /




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Classes included economics and English, as well as meditation, calligraphy and kendo, a martial art.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026

"Government agencies for sport and tourism are seeking to promote 'martial arts tourism', not only sumo, but also kendo and karate," he said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026

The ideal is that the separation between kendo opponents, between the person and the sword, between the tea host, the utensils and the guest — all those boundaries disappear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2024

Sashimi knives and kendo equipment were also added to fires because people thought that the authorities might regard them as Japanese weapons.

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2022

In addition to the regular school sessions and the recreation program, classes of every kind were being offered all over camp: singing, acting, trumpet playing, tap-dancing, plus traditional Japanese arts like needlework, judo, and kendo.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston


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