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Kendo: The Way of the SwordCEFR A1
24 May 2025
Adapted from Jo Carter, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Simon Dreher, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
1 min
33 words
- Kendo is a Japanese sport.
- It means 'the way of the sword.'
- Kendo teaches discipline and respect.
- People use bamboo swords in kendo.
- Players wear protective gear.
- Kendo helps improve body and mind.
Difficult words
- sword — a long weapon used for cutting or thrustingswords
- discipline — training to behave well and follow rules
- respect — a feeling of admiration for someone
- bamboo — a tall hollow grass used for many things
- protective gear — clothes or equipment that protect the body
- improve — to make something better or get better
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever tried kendo?
- Do you use protective gear in your sport?
- Do you want to improve your body or your mind?
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