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Kenjutsu (剣術?) is the Japanese martial art specializing in the use of the Japanese sword (katana).

Kenjutsu (剣術?) is a term for martial arts which make use of the Japanese sword.

Kenjutsu (剣術?), meaning "the art of the sword"[1], is a term for the practice of traditional Japanese sword styles (or koryū), in particular those which predate the Meiji Restoration.

Kenjutsu (剣術?), meaning "the art of the sword"[2], is a term used to describe traditional Japanese sword styles (or koryū), in particular those which predate the Meiji Restoration. It is sometimes used more generally to describe modern martial arts which make use of Japanese style swords, but may have little historical connection to Japan.

Kenjutsu (剣術?), meaning "the art of the sword"[1], is a term for classical Japanese sword styles (or koryū), in particular those which predate the Meiji Restoration. It is sometimes used more generally to describe any martial art which make use of a Japanese style sword.

  1. ^ Ozawa, Hiroshi (1997). Kendo The definitive guide. United Kingdom: Kodansha Europe. p. 172. ISBN 4-7700-2119-4.
  2. ^ Ozawa, Hiroshi (1997). Kendo The definitive guide. United Kingdom: Kodansha Europe. p. 172. ISBN 4-7700-2119-4.