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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

“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

Kabuo’s training at kendo had begun when he was seven.

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




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