How Kendo Rules Actually Work on the Floor
If you've ever watched a match and wondered why someone didn't get a point despite hitting their opponent, it's because kendo rules are way more specific than they look. From the outside, it looks like two people in heavy armor screaming and hitting each other with bamboo sticks. While that's technically true, there's a massive amount of technicality and etiquette behind every move. You can't just flail around and expect to win. Kendo is about the "way of the sword," and the rules are designed to ensure that every point scored represents a strike that would have been effective with a real blade. ...