The 4 poisons of Kendo

May 21, 2009 · Filed Under Martial Arts 

On the first impression, Kendo appears very aggressive and physical, with the dynamics of a rapid and dramatic action urgent cry. But it is an art that places great emphasis on the development of high level of skill in concentration, timing, awareness, physical agility, footwork, body movement and inherent respect. Kendo was derived from the ancient art of Japanese Samurai Swordsmanship. The sword is made up of 4 sections of bamboo is bound together to make what is known as sinhai.

History:

Kenjutsu is an ancient martial art, there are for the year 1590, followed by kendo, of which more than intellectual and philosophical. Modern Kendo Kenjutsu was a sports-oriented in nature, embodies many of the traditional values.

In the course of Kendo is a lot of modern art under the influence of Kenjutsu, their roots are as far as AD 789, through the history of art of the sword, inextricably linked to the history of old Japan. It was about this time that Komutachi, the sword exercise, as in the instructions for the sons of the kuge (Adel) in the city of Nara, the capital of Japan.

The goal of Kendo:

The goal of kendo is kendoka react intuitively, elegance and liquids. The speed and movements of the body is crucial for providing a skillful technique. But the goal is not the first, at a point of the customer or to win in practice, kendo, but all that good, give and take “on the way. Only in this competition should be philosophical goal is different.

In the first study Kendo and other martial arts, it is very important to tread slowly. It is very important to tread slowly, because it is simple, if people with arms and suddenly the feeling that the diving independently, without regard to the need for constant practice skills at an acceptable level of art. It is important not only to demonstrate the skills in the art, but for the safety in practice, both for individuals and its partners.

Kendo places great emphasis on moral values, discipline and self-control. Kendo should not be regarded as a discipline for a few years, but as a life study. Mental and physical controls are of crucial importance, because the balance of the 2 leads to harmony, not only in art itself, but in the general well-being. Therefore only 4 deep intellectual obstacles that kendoka should be overcome: fear, doubt, surprise and confusion. Overall, these are known under the name “4 poisons Kendo.

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