Kendo is...

Kendo is practiced using one or two "swords" made up of four bamboo staves called shinai and
extensive protective armour (bogu) is worn to protect specified target areas on the head and body.
Kendoka also use bokkenbokuto (wooden swords) to practice set forms known as kata.
The clothing, worn under the bogu comprises a kimono jacket, or kendogi/keikogi and a hakama, which is a trouser-like garment with wide legs.
Kendo is ideally practiced in a purpose-built dojo,though standard sports halls and other venues are often used instead.
An appropriate venue has a clean and well-sprung wooden floor,
allowing safe use of Kendo's distinctive stamping footwork for the bare-footed practitioners.