Roots of Kendo①

We present a special episode on kendo, examining how this modern form of swordsmanship evolved from the samurai discipline of kenjutsu. We explore the differences between kenjutsu and kendo, visiting schools including Jikishinkage Ryu, the original developers of protective equipment, and Tennen Rishin Ryu, a school still using bamboo sword drills from the samurai era. Expert Alex Bennett outlines the key points in kendo's history.