To learn how to fight with a katana, most people suggest Kendo. However, that is not really sword combat in the traditional sense. So, does Kendo teach katana? Kendo does not use the metal sword known as a katana and instead is most often practiced with bamboo swords known as a shinai. But Kendo is … Read more
Kendo is a Japanese form of fencing. It’s highly popular in the East and other parts of the world. But is Kendo like real sword fighting? Here’s what I found out: Kendo is not like real sword fighting and is more of a sport like fencing. Kendo is based on the ancient art of Kenjutsu, … Read more
Kendo and Kumdo are almost identical martial art styles, at least to the untrained eye. But how do they differ from each other? Let’s explore Kendo vs. Kumdo. Kendo is Japanese fencing whereas Kumdo is Korean fencing. They differ in that Kendo is more strategic as practitioners seek the “perfect strike.” Kumdo, on the other … Read more
Kendo looks a lot like sword fighting, or at least fencing. But between learning the footwork and how to yield the wooden stick, is Kendo easy to learn? Here’s what I found out: Kendo is not difficult to learn. It’s not as physically demanding or as complex as some other popular martial arts. But it … Read more
Kendo and Judo are both highly popular Japanese martial arts. But what sets them apart? What are the similarities and the key differences between Kendo vs. Judo? Here’s what I think: Both Kendo and Judo are hard martial arts. But Judo is a complete fighting system that is ideal for self-defense and as a sport, … Read more
Kendo and HEMA look similar, as they both use swords (or mockups of swords). But how do they compare, and is HEMA better than Kendo? Here is what I found out: HEMA is better than Kendo, as Kendo focuses solely on the fundamentals of two-handed sword combat, whereas HEMA goes beyond that and includes kicks … Read more
Both Kendo and Kenpō are martial arts that can be easily confused because of the similarity in the names. But they are very different. So let’s explore the differences between Kendo vs. Kenpo. Here’s what I found out: Kendo is Japanese fencing, while Kenpō, sometimes called Kempo in the United States, is a refined form … Read more
Kendo and Aikido are both highly popular Japanese martial arts. But what sets them apart? How are they similar, and what are the key differences between Kendo vs. Aikido? Here’s what I’ve noticed: Kendo is a hard martial art focused on swordsmanship, while Aikido is a soft martial art with a do-no-harm ethos. In hard … Read more
Kendo is one of the best-known Japanese sword-oriented martial arts. But there’s also Iaidō too. So today, we’ll explore the crucial differences between Kendo vs. Iaidō. Here’s what I discovered: Kendo differs from Iaidō in that competitions are used in Kendo, and points are scored when hits are recorded against an opponent. In Iaidō, there … Read more
Kendo and fencing look similar, and the differences may seem confusing at first glance. You’ve probably wondered about how they differ. To help with that, I researched and decided to share some facts on Kendo vs. fencing. Here’s what I found out: Both Kendo and fencing are offshoots of the art of swordsmanship. But Kendo … Read more