Kendo, like other martial arts, requires discipline and commitment to practice. New students will start training by learning the basic exercises such as ethics (Reigi), body poses and different foot ¬ steps different, and how to swing a sword properly. With practice gradually, ¬ student can prepare students to begin the practice of using protective clothing (Bogu).
The next exercise will be determined by the instructor depending on what is focused in training. The exercises are:
1. Left-Kaeshi: hit the left and right head turns, train punctuality, distance to the opponent and hit the right way, and at the same time build spirit and stamina.
2. Waza-Geiko: practice various techniques with a partner practice Kendo.
3. Kakari-Geiko: practice attack in the short term and quick to build confidence and improve morale and stamina.
4. Ji-Geiko: sparring practice to try all the techniques that have been dipelaiari and looking for the right opportunity to hit his opponent.
5. Shiai-Geiko: match which was considered by the jury based on the incoming punches on his opponent.
"Word" is a sequential movement terangkaikan illustrating in great detail, an aspect or more of these martial arts.
Kendo Kata practiced by using a solid wooden sword called Bokuto. There are ten of the detailed Kendo Kata All Japan Kendo Federation. Each word contains a single set of concepts that allow practitioners to explore in depth in its original setting.
The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword art).
The purpose of practicing Kendo is:
• Integrating the mind and body,
• Develop a vibrant spirit,
• And through the proper training and hard,
• To continuously develop the art of Kendo,
• Uphold the honor and courtesy,
• Connecting with others with sincerity,
• And to forever continue to develop themselves.
• So that will continue to be able to love the country and its people,
• To contribute to the development of culture,
• And to continue to socialize peace and prosperity in society.
(The concept of Kendo is made by the All Japan Kendo Federation in 1975)
