kendo

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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

“Ken” means sword, and “do” means way, so kendo is the way of the sword.

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

Sergeant Maples became a master with time and after the war taught kendo techniques to the army rangers at Fort Sheridan.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson