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29 minutes, color. "Kendo: The Path of the Sword"
An examination of Kendo, the "senior" Japanese martial art, a form of stylized sword fighting using bamboo staves. This film was shot on location in Japan. It includes explanations of kendo formalities, its appeal at all levels of society, from school children to corporate executives. Several contests are filmed, and scenes showing how the "dojo" (martial arts gym) is maintained. Also includes scenes filmed in Tokyo's sports arena Budokan during a day-long demonstration of many old martial arts forms, some quite curious. With Donn Draeger, American born expert on martial arts. 1980.
An examination of Kendo, the "senior" Japanese martial art, a form of stylized sword fighting using bamboo staves. This documentary, shot on location in Japan, includes explanations of kendo formalities, its appeal at all levels of society, and comparisons with other martial arts. Several contests are filmed, and scenes showing how the "dojo" (martial arts gym) is maintained. Also includes scenes filmed in Tokyo's Budokan during a day-long demonstration of many old martial arts. With Donn Draeger, American born expert on martial arts.
Donn Draeger