Basic Kendo Terms by Shihan Horton, founder of World Budo Development Society.
Kendo (剣道): The Way of the Sword (Lit. Ken: Sword, Do: Path)
Kenshi or Kendoka (剣士・剣道家): A Kendo Practitioner
Dojo (道場): Training Hall – Specifically for Martial Arts
Sensei (先生): Teacher or Instructor
Shihan (師範): Head Instructor or Master
Rei (礼): Etiquette or Respect (Also referred to as Reiho or Rei)
Ashi Sabaki (足捌き): Footwork
Do (胴): A Strike to the Torso
Ippon (一本): A Point in Kendo (Lit. One Point)
Kamae (構え): Ready Position
Keiko (稽古): Practice or Training
Kiai (気合): Spirit
Kihon (基本): Basics
Kote (小手): A Strike to the Wrist
Men (面): A Strike to the Head
Shiai (試合): Tournament
Suburi (素振り): Swinging or Striking Practice
Suriashi (摺り足): “Sliding” Footwork Used in Kendo
Tsuki (突): A Strike to the Throat
Bogu (防具): Armor.
Kendo Bogu Consists of: Men (面): Helmet
Kote (小手): Gloves
Do (胴): Torso Armor
Tare (垂): Apron Covering the Upper Legs
Bokken or Bokuto (木剣・木刀): Wooden Sword
Hakama (袴): Traditional Japanese Trousers
Kendogi or Keikogi(剣道衣・稽古衣): Kendo Jacket
Shinai (竹刀): Bamboo Sword
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