A personal view on martial arts - from samurai swords to anime, traditions, and the world surrounding Kendo.

Looking for Japanese things to do in Dublin? The answer might not involve sushi.

Anime has introduced millions of people to Japanese swords. Real Kendo involves rather less flying through the air — and rather more attention to how you actually move.
This is where we explore the world around Kendo — where it comes from, what surrounds it, and the unexpected ways people find their way to it.