Vocabulary for the Japanese fencing sport Kendo – Flashcards
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Casi crudo
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Rare
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Kendo
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ken = sword + do = way - The way of the sword
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Keiko-gi
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Jacket - tie the mune-himo(chest string)
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Hakama
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Skirt - tie the mae-himo(belt)
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Tare
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Waist protector
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Do
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Body - Chest protector
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Tenugui
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Traditional hand towel - used as a cap - two methods to tie on your head
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Men
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Head gear - protective helmet - two methods to tie
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Kote
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Protective Gloves
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Shinai
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The bamboo sword for practice - 114-120cm long
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Tsuba
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Sword guard - round leather - 8cm/d
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Tsuka
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The hilt of the sword - length of Tsuka is important
