Kenjutsu Sword Fighting

Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese martial art specializing in the use of the Japanese sword (katana). Generally, kenjutsu takes the form of partnered practice exercised through kata (pre-arranged forms, as opposed to competition, solo, or freestyle practice). Kenjutsu is the core means by which koryū train their students to employ the Japanese swords against a variety of classical weapons, ...