Jukendo

Jukendo is a Japanese martial art similar in practice and equipment to kendo. The big difference between the two arts is that jukendo uses a wooden mock rifle with attached bayonet, to thrust at the opponent, whereas kendo use a mock sword (shinai) to generally strike or cut.

There are three main ways that jukendo undertakes practice, kihon geiko, kata geiko and shiai geiko.

Kihon Geiko

Jukendo kihon geiko takes place between two practitioners wearing jukendo armour usually without wearing the men or face mask. One practioner will practise their  thrusts against a partner who receives the technique.

Shiai Geiko

Jukendo shiai geiko takes place between two practitioners wearing full jukendo armour. The practice is faster and more rigorous than kihon geiko and is designed to prepare the practitioners for engaging in a full competitive match.

Kata Geiko

Jukendo kata geiko takes place between two practitioners not wearing jukendo armour. Two practitioners run through a series of 8 pre-arranged representational patterns of techniques to develop proper technique, precision and understanding of proper timing and distance.