MSU Kendo Club
About
The MSU
Kendo Club
MSU Kendo Club Mission:
In Japan, many kenshi (a person who practices kendo) start practicing at age six. In the U.S. this is not the case. Most kenshi in the U.S. start their kendo journey in their college years or even later.
The MSU Kendo Club is in a unique position to introduce a large student community to kendo.
We recognize that our function is to:
1. Introduce newcomers to the art of kendo, and instill in them a love and appreciation of the art of kendo that will stay with them past the end of their college career.
2. Provide challenging practices for those who are already experienced kenshi.
3. Build an understanding of the true nature and spirit of kendo in all who practice with us.
4. Place graduating members with other dojos so that their kendo journey doesn't end with graduation.
Concept of Kendo
Concept of Kendo
To mold the mind and body,
To cultivate a vigorous spirit,
And through correct and rigid training,
To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo,
To hold in esteem human courtesy and honor,
To associate with others with sincerity,
And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself.
This will make one be able:
To love his/her country and society,
To contribute to the development of culture
And to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples.
(The Concept of Kendo was established by All Japan Kendo Federation in 1975.)
The concept of Kendo is to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword).
The Purpose of Practicing Kendo
The Purpose of Practicing Kendo