Benefits of training Kendo

• Physical Health: Kendo burns lots of calories in a short time. Kendo burns more calories than relaxed jogging.
• Concentration: Kendo can improve one’s concentration a lot. One gradually understands how to focus.
• Improves posture: Kendo requires continuous correction of posture. Many practitioners are very straight in their posture through Kendo training. Some even find out the hidden height when they correct the spine and crouching.
• Etiquette: One can appreciate learning Reiho(etiquette/manner) through the proper Reiho and meditation. Kendo is a kind of moving meditation
• Stress handling: In modern society, many people cannot voice out, properly. Kendo requires a loud voice when one hits the valid strike. And also, striking with a bamboo sword with full spirit helps eliminate the daily stress. Many feel a very clear mental state right after training.
• Confidence: Kendo can be learned at any age and any gender. Just because one has physical advantages does not mean one can be better over weaker in physical conditions. When one continuously trains over a long period, one can develop refined technique and confidence through a lifetime journey.
• Mental strength: Kendo training is stemmed from real sword fighting from Samurai training in Japan. When one spar against an opponent, it is not just hitting and blocking, but it represents the real sword fighting determined by the spirit of “one opportunity one strike”.
• Decision making: One should decide what to do in a very short time while one trains Kendo sparring. It helps decision-making to be precise and prompt.

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