Basic Blocking In Kenjutsu

Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...

Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...

Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...

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This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).

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