Yūkō-datotsu

Two Kendo practitioners during a men strike exchange

Sep 2, 2026

Yūkō-datotsu is a valid Kendo scoring action judged through target, shinai contact, blade alignment, posture, energetic commitment and zanshin.

A Kendo competition at the All Japan Championship in Nippon Budokan

Sep 2, 2026

Kendo Rules

Kendo rules govern contest area, time, scoring, refereeing, equipment and penalties, with AJKF and FIK documents requiring version-specific interpretation.