Kendo is a Japanese material art originating from the training of samurai in the art of swordsmanship. Modern Kendo training involves practitioners using a bamboo sword(竹刀) and wearing protective armor(護具).

The Japanese characters for Kendo(劍道) are translated as The Way of the Sword and characterized through the discipline of the human character through training and the application of the sword(刀). Through training, students strengthen body and mind, while learning many of the core teachings of the samurai: to treat people with respect, to strive for self-development, and to contribute to the peace and prosperity of humanity.

(Source from Canada Kendo Federation)

1. It is the succession of spiritual and traditional culture. The Korean Kendo includes Spirit of Martial Arts(尙武精神) according to Immortalism(仙道) and traditional ideas of Loyalty(忠), Filial Piety(孝), Courtesy(禮), Enlightenment(道), and Virtue(德).

2. It's a harmony between mind and body. In the course of training with Synthesis of Concentration, Sword, and Body(氣劍體一致) and Synthesis of Mind, Concentration, and Power(心氣力一致), it is excellent at fostering endurance, quickness, and agility by developing whole body and strengthening cardiopulmonary functions, along with high concentration, patience, determination , and calmness.

(Source from Korea Kumdo Association)