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Title	Kendo martial arts uniform
Subject	Sports uniforms Uniforms Japan Fencing, Oriental Martial arts Kendo Swords Swordplay
Description	This particular uniform is a bogu, or armor, for Kendo, a form of Japanese fencing. Kendo, literally translated to "the way of the sword" is a modern resemblance to the fighting of the samurai warriors. From the 8th century, Kenjutsu, the art of swordsmanship, was taught without protective armor. Without the protective gear, injuries were widespread. Kendo made its appearance in the 18th century with the use of protective equipment: the men, kote, and do with the use of a bamboo sword called the shinai. Bushido, or "the way of the Samurai" the feudal-military Japanese code of behavior, began its roots in early tenth century Japan. The way of the samurai continued until the Edo Period (1603-1868), where the appreciation of art and culture flourished, including Kendo. By 1868, over 700 years of military rule ended, calling for a more modernized Japan. The practice of Kendo, along with any remnants of a samurai past, came to an end. Not until 1887, with the rise of Japanese nationalism, did Kendo emerge again. Kendo became a major educational component in school. This all came to a halt again in 1945, with the end of World War Two. American Occupational authorities banned any nationalistic or militaristic aggression-like behavior, which included Kendo. In October 1952, the All Japan Kendo Federation was formed, calling Kendo an educational sport, not martial arts. Today, other organizations around the world continue to promote Kendo and its art form.
Photographer	Kaveney, Wendy
Identifier	2004.93.1
Collection	Artifacts at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Rights	This file is licensed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

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Photographer	Kaveney, Wendy
Collection	Artifacts at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Rights	This file is licensed under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

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