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**RogHammon** · 06-12-2006, 07:00 AM

It is not fair to say that kendo is unchanging. A good book to see the evolution of Kendo is "Modern Bujutsu and Budo" by Donn F. Draeger. Kendo has changed since it's conception in the 1700's. However, most of these changes have been done out of safetly and through evolution of techniques. It is interesting that through the changes, it has one eye always looking at the past remembering it's origins. I believe that this is one of the greatest strengths of Kendo.

Plus, Alex has brought up an excellent point that I have never thought of: having one language ensures universal comprehension.

06-12-2006, 07:00 AM	#28
RogHammon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 598 Senior Member	It is not fair to say that kendo is unchanging. A good book to see the evolution of Kendo is "Modern Bujutsu and Budo" by Donn F. Draeger. Kendo has changed since it's conception in the 1700's. However, most of these changes have been done out of safetly and through evolution of techniques. It is interesting that through the changes, it has one eye always looking at the past remembering it's origins. I believe that this is one of the greatest strengths of Kendo. Plus, Alex has brought up an excellent point that I have never thought of: having one language ensures universal comprehension.
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