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Offensive/defensive techniquesThere are two groups of techniques that are fundamental kendo Waza (techniques): Shikake-waza – is a group of offensive Waza that take advantage of when the opponent gets out of guard Oji-waza is a group of defensive counter-Waza in which the kendoka first receives the attack from the opponent and then counterattack at the same time. SHIKAKE WAZA (Offensive techniques)
OJI WAZA ((Defencive techniques)
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Kendo glossary |
Japanese expressions used in kendo. Osame-to and read more |
The legendary samurai |
Musashi won over 60 duels - often by using his two swords, and a peculiar strategy of arriving late to the scene. Read more |
World Championships |
Results of the kendo competitions held every third year since 1970. Read more |