KARACHI: There once was a time when Samurais, famous for their sword fighting, were the protectors of the Japanese empire. However, with the advancement of technology and subsequent invention of guns, ...

Kendo (剣道), often referred to as “the way of the sword,” is a modern Japanese martial art that has captured the hearts of countless people around the world. This guide offers a concise introduction to ...

Glenn Blumer observes Matt Tesch, left, sparring with Kim Porter at a Kendo lesson at the La Vista Community Center on June 10. From left, Kim Porter, Matt Tesch and Glenn Blumer bow before putting on ...

“A friend of mine had been doing it for a while and asked me if I wanted to come and try a lesson,” said Paukovits. “I did and I’ve been doing it ever since.” Now 28, Paukovits is into her 13th year ...

Stanley Morgan was a self-described weakling looking for an easy way to toughen up his image when he discovered Kendo, also known as Japanese fencing. "I was living in Los Angeles. I was 36 years old.

A week since my first Kendo class with the Chennai Kendo Club, I find myself often zoning in and out of a larger cosmic zen. When things go wrong, I say ‘utsuke’ (meaning idiot) and when I wish to ...

One reason why the Japanese martial art, Kendo, often described as “the way of the sword,” remains unregistered in the Olympic Games is due to the subjective judgment of its scoring. However, concerns ...