Sword martial arts are known as Kendo in Japan and IAIDO in Indonesia.
Sword techniques in martial arts originating from the Japanese samurai.
Sword martial arts emphasize more on technical and mental skills than physical strength.
Traditional Japanese swords made of steel folded up to thousands of layers so that it becomes very sharp.
Sword techniques are also used in other martial arts such as silat and martial arts.
In the Kendo match, the participants wear protection clothes and wear special helmets to prevent injury.
In Indonesia, sword martial arts began to be known since the beginning of the 20th century through the influence of Japan that entered Indonesia at that time.
One of the famous sword techniques in martial arts is the technique of dividing water.
Sword techniques are also taught as part of concentration and meditation exercises.
Sword martial arts are also often performed in traditional Japanese theater performances such as Kabuki and Noh.
