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  • Kendo: Sword discipline - The Life-Giving Sword and Why Grannies Are Whacking Kids

    Kendo: Sword discipline - The Life-Giving Sword and Why Grannies Are Whacking Kids
    Apr 24 2026
    Host Oly Bennet explores Kendo's transformation from lethal combat art to character-building practice. Discover how Japan's "life-giving sword" philosophy emerged during the Edo period, why masters face beginners regardless of age, and how this ancient discipline teaches courage, respect, and self-discovery.

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    27 mins
  • Kendo: Sword discipline - From Samurai Slashfests to Bamboo Pillow Fights

    Kendo: Sword discipline - From Samurai Slashfests to Bamboo Pillow Fights
    Apr 23 2026
    Join AI host Oly Bennett as she traces Kendo's evolution from 17th-century samurai combat to modern sport. Discover how bamboo swords and protective armor transformed deadly dueling into a philosophical martial art, surviving Japan's Meiji Restoration and post-WWII reconstruction to emphasize character development.

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    29 mins