Resources
KENDO CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
Bogu Buying FAQ • Neil Gendzwill (Saskatoon Dojo, Canada)
Complete Bogu Buying Guide • Andy Fisher (Japan)
Mushinkan Kendo no Shiori • Mark Uchida (Colorado)
Kendo Equipment Manual • 51 page manual (pdf download)
Shinai Maintenance • YouTube video in English
How To Wear Keiko-gi and Hakama • Masahiro Imafuji sensei
How To Fold Keiko-gi and Hakama • Willis Wall Multimedia
How To Wash Hakama • Arnold Matsuda (San Jose)
KENDO HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
A Brief Synopsis of the History of Kendo • Evolution of kendo by Alex Bennett
The Truth Behind Swordsmanship • Translated by George McCall
The Act of Seme • Oya Minoru edited by Alex Bennett
Yuko-datotsu • George McCall’s explanation of what constitutes a valid strike
Reiho and More • A resource guide from the Edinburgh Kendo Club
WEB RESOURCES FOR KENDO
Kendo World Magazine • English kendo publication
Kenshi247.net • George McCall’s informative blog
Kendo-guide.com • Masahiro Imafuji (Indiana)
Mushinkan Dojo • Mark Uchida (Colorado)
Page updated NOV 13, 2021