What is Kendo?



Kendo (Japanese) or Kumdo (Korean) is a form of Traditional East Asian fencing that typically uses body armour and bamboo swords. Widely practiced in Japan and Korea it is a highly popular martial art that is enjoyed by school children, University students, professional athletes, and amateur adults. Similar in concept to western fencing practitioners compete in 3-5 minute matches where the first person to score 2 points is awarded the winner (in a best of three points system). Kendo/Kumdo is a sport that is open to any age, gender and culture as Kendo is not a violent martial art but one that encourages control, technique, grace, and respect for ones opponent.

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Applications in the Modern World ​



There are many applications in the modern world, these include: preserving traditions and cultural diversity, being a major competitive sport, teaching martial arts principles to members of society (kindness, restraint, courtesy), maintaining fitness and mental abilities (perception, hand eye co-ordination, breathing, stamina and fitness, anger management), and spreading goodwill and understanding through different cultures. Kendo/Kumdo is not Karate-Do or Tae Kwon Do, it cannot teach the principles of self defence in a street situation. The central practical applications are as a competitive martial art that teaches you team work and social skills as well as helping to develop your confidence and self esteem. Kendo is widely used in the Higher Education syllabus in both Japan and Korea for these reasons.



We have a grading session every two months and amazing Competitions with London Cup.



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