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armoured man might be hit effectively, on the wrist, on the head or at the side. Light lacquered armour is worn, with gauntlets and an {{Wiki|iron}} helmet. Much {{Wiki|ceremony}} | armoured man might be hit effectively, on the wrist, on the head or at the side. Light lacquered armour is worn, with gauntlets and an {{Wiki|iron}} helmet. Much {{Wiki|ceremony}} | ||
| − | is observed in the formal contests. For the [[Zen]] [[spirit]] of the sword see Suzuki, [[Zen]] and [[Japanese]] {{Wiki|Culture}}. | + | is observed in the formal contests. For the [[Zen]] [[spirit]] of the sword see [[Suzuki]], [[Zen]] and [[Japanese]] {{Wiki|Culture}}. |
Chaps. V and VI (1959). | Chaps. V and VI (1959). | ||
Latest revision as of 09:57, 23 November 2020
Kendō ; The Japanese form of fencing. A two-handed sword is used, of bamboo strips lightly bound in leather. Scoring points are limited to blows where an
armoured man might be hit effectively, on the wrist, on the head or at the side. Light lacquered armour is worn, with gauntlets and an iron helmet. Much ceremony
is observed in the formal contests. For the Zen spirit of the sword see Suzuki, Zen and Japanese Culture.
Chaps. V and VI (1959).
