“Kendo (剣道 kendō?), meaning “Way of The Sword”, is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional samurai swordsmanship, or kenjutsu. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements” – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendo
History
Brief History of Kendo written by the International Kendo Federation
Documentary
Kendo Part 1
Kendo Part 2