#Martial Arts5

16 Mar 2026

Kobudo demonstration at the Nippon Budokan

On February 1 Global Voices attended the 49th Japanese Kobudo Demonstration at the Nippon Budokan. The event showed empty-hand and weapon techniques, noted preservation efforts, and discussed how schools adapt to attract young people.

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27 Aug 2025

Kendo scoring and judges

Kendo points come from judges who look for unity of spirit, sword and body. People complain about inconsistent calls and debate using video or sensors; many want clearer rules and better training.

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4 Aug 2025

Master Sun on Tai Chi, Health and Inner Power

Master Sun Peiqiang, a fourth-generation Chen-style teacher, explains how family practices and internal training support health. He describes Chen and Yang styles, the role of qi and dantian, and gives advice for beginners.

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24 May 2025

Kendo: The Way of the Sword

Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art focusing on physical and mental strength. It teaches discipline, courtesy, and is popular worldwide for introducing Japanese culture.

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19 Apr 2025

Grima: the machete fencing of Puerto Tejada

In Puerto Tejada, masters keep alive grima, an ancestral machete fencing art from Afro-Colombian history. They train at the House of Cacao while campaigning for formal recognition and facing challenges from cultural change.

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