A compilation of the Kendo matches that took place in Kyoto at the Butokuden (Budo hall in Kyoto). A total of 3400 Kendoka took part in the Enbu. During this week of Kendo practice and matches, the 8th dan (hachidan) grading takes place. It is the hardest test in Kendo and the pass rate is usually below one percent.
Kendo Enbu Taikai in Kyoto
Written by Jon Braeley
Leading documentary filmmaker and author with thirty feature length movies on Martial Arts, Buddhism, Chinese medicine and Zen meditation. Jon has spent his life in the practice of martial arts and is a Karate 6th dan. He has been featured in Black Belt Magazine, Kendo World and many other leading publications.
August 24, 2013
