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Kendo Vocab
Vocabulary for the Japanese fencing sport Kendo
Question | Answer |
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Kendo | ken = sword + do = way - The way of the sword |
Keiko-gi | Jacket - tie the mune-himo(chest string) |
Hakama | Skirt - tie the mae-himo(belt) |
Tare | Waist protector |
Do | Body - Chest protector |
Tenugui | Traditional hand towel - used as a cap - two methods to tie on your head |
Men | Head gear - protective helmet - two methods to tie |
Kote | Protective Gloves |
Shinai | The bamboo sword for practice - 114-120cm long |
Tsuba | Sword guard - round leather - 8cm/d |
Tsuka | The hilt of the sword - length of Tsuka is important |