If you are interested specifically in practicing Kendo, we are happy to put you in contact with qualified local instructors. However, kendo is not taught at this school. Because Jo-Do and Iaido fall under the jurisdiction of United States Kendo Federation, The Kosho School of Karate is a member of the East Central United States Kendo Federation. Kendo is the Japanese martial art of fencing with a bamboo sword. The head of this dojo, Sensei Chosho Fukuhara is the reigning Japanese National Champion in Batto Do Our school is affiliated with the Mei Sui Kan Dojo in Naha, Okinawa. Test cutting, known as Batto Do, is occasionally practiced at the Kosho School of Karate. Jo-Do is a similar martial art that practices using a short staff against a sword. These routines are practiced with wooden swords for safety. Multiple person routines are known as Ken Jutsu and are taught to senior students. Competition and advancement is is based on having the best form and technique. Because of the danger of the weapons used in Iaido, this martial art does not practice sparring of any kind. Because Iaido is practiced with a weapon, the training is focused on the performance of solitary forms, or kata performed against imaginary opponents. Students begin their training by using a wooden sword (bokken), then a practice sword with a dulled blade (iaito), before graduating to a sharp edged sword (katana or tachi). Iaido is the Japanese martial art of drawing and cutting with the sword.
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