As I was walking by the police headquarters today, I was overwhelmed with the "maai" attack sounds of Kendo players. If you have ever seen a good Kendo match, you will agree it is something to behold. Often referred to as "the way of the sword" Kendo padding and face masks somewhat resemble fencing gear, if a bit more robust looking. The "swords" used in matches are made of wood and bamboo, and make a cool sound when they clash together.
And the Setagaya police were going at it with ferocity! I wonder if the police will ever have the need to go up against a "bad guy" in a sword fight? But on second thought, since their guns are locked into their holsters (for safety?), it might just be handy to be able to grab a hunk of wood to go after some criminal.
Not.
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Thoughts and insights from a long time observer of Japan. Am I really an insider or an outsider? Who is to say? I am just going to publish what I know-and that makes it real.
1 comment:
Haha, thanks man,
Since three months I practice kendo here in The Netherlands. My sensei is japanese, and a lot of our higher grade students go to japan to train in your dojo´s. Do you think that the police, in a some way, earns the respect of the people because of their kendo?
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