Japanese+Martial+Arts


 * //__ Japanese Martial Arts __//**

Kendo is the Japanese form of fencing, which originated from kenjutsu. Kenjutsu was the most important martial art of the samurai. In a match, the contestants wear special protective gear because the opponent is trying to hit you with a hard bamboo stick at any of these points on your body, head, chest or hand. Ouch, I'd think that would hurt a lot!
 * //__ Kendo __//**

Judo is well practiced throughout not only Japan but the World as a Japanese combative sport. The basic rule of Judo is use self-defence and use your opponents force against him. The way to show the level of the opponents skill level is the color of the belt. For example, white means that you're a beginner or if you wear a black belt then it shows that you are a great Judoist.
 * //__   Judo    __//**

Karate is a combative sport made for the same reason as all the others, teach self-defense. It came from China through Ryukyu Kingdom. The competitors do not wear any kind of protection or use any weapons except for their fist, legs, and body. Compared to other combative sports, karate is a more practical martial art.
 * //__  Karate   __//**

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