Day: May 10, 2017

The History of Kendo

The History of Kendo After the Onin War occurred in the latter half of the Muromachi Era (1392-1573), Japan experienced anarchy for a hundred years.  During this time, many schools of Kenjutsu were established. In 1543, firearms were brought to Tanegashima (Island located off the southern tip of Japan).  The Japanese sword was made using…

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