Because of recent sword threads on Ars and a desire to engage in more physical activities for myself, I'm thinking about taking some sword fighting style classes for fun. Where I'm at I have 2 easy to ...

Kendo, a Japanese martial art, is practiced with a special sword. It’s not a particularly sharp sword, though, since the “blade” is essentially a length of bamboo. For this reason, Kendo practitioners ...

Anton Molokov rested his falchion sword on his shoulder, and waited for the signal to engage the two heavily armed men sporting black traditional medieval Russian armor standing across the room. The ...

SEATTLE – There is no trash-talking in kendo. But there is intimidation – even through the metal grille of the helmet, called a men. The opponent can see the eyes, very well. And body posture ...

MERRILLVILLE | One look at Mike Jensen in his full Japanese fencing gear and you may think that this Star Wars craze has lasted a generation or two too long. But considering that the series' creator ...