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Kendo

Martial Arts

Kendo means "the way of the sword". It is practiced in a safe environment with full protective gear. It develops concentration, split-second decision-making and body awareness like nothing else. There are only a limited number of dojos in Türkiye.

Benefits
  • Concentration
  • Reaction speed
  • Discipline
  • Posture and balance
  • Traditional culture
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersArmsCoreLegs

Supporting Muscles

BackWristsCalves

Fitness Components

speedfocusbalancecoordination
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
9

Up to age 9

Basic stance, practice with a bokuto (wooden sword)

12

Up to age 12

Full armor, jigeiko (free sparring)

15

Up to age 15

Tournaments, the kyu/dan system

A Family Sports Background Helps
Kendo: Dojo culture and discipline are passed on

Starting age

Ages 7+ (ideal: 9)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–4 hours
Advanced 4–6 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,200 – TRY 3,500

Equipment
Shinai (bamboo sword)₺200–600
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Bogu set (armor)₺1,500–5,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Kendo Federasyonu

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Kendo Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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NNO Kendo

Kendo: the Japanese art of the sword, which demands quick decisions and courage

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What Is Kendo?

The philosophy of kendo through the concepts of "ken" (sword) and "do" (way), and the basics of the sport

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