B2 FIRST B - Victoria Castellini, Nicolina Sanfilippo - Kendo by Multimedia ARCI https://padlet.com/multimedia_arci/h53ps37638t5 An ancient sport played for more than 400 years. en-us 2019-04-22 22:29:41 UTC 2024-07-03 05:02:03 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Kendo? multimedia_arci https://padlet.com/multimedia_arci/h53ps37638t5/wish/353194207 Kendo (剣道 kendō, lit. "sword way") is a traditional Japanese martial art, which descended from swordsmanship (kenjutsu) and uses bamboo swords (shinai) and protective armour (bōgu). Today, it is widely practiced within Japan and many other nations across the world. ]]> 2019-04-22 22:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/multimedia_arci/h53ps37638t5/wish/353194207 The rules are important multimedia_arci https://padlet.com/multimedia_arci/h53ps37638t5/wish/353194401 In ancient Japan, duels usually ended in death.
But nowdays a match in Kendo is between two kendoka (players)until two points are scored, or the time runs out.
A match in a tournament is overlooked by three judges 
of a higher rank. There are a total of 4 valid targets but
only 3 of which are allowed at a college level: the men, 
dou, and kote.]]> 2019-04-22 22:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/multimedia_arci/h53ps37638t5/wish/353194401 Clothing multimedia_arci https://padlet.com/multimedia_arci/h53ps37638t5/wish/353194704 Because its a dangerous sport full equipment is requaried:
Kendo is practiced wearing a traditional Japanese style of clothing, protective armour (防具 bōgu) and using one or, less commonly, two shinai (竹刀 shinai).



  • Men (面)



  • Kote (小手)

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