Corporations, government organizations, and local communities sponsor Kendo teams and practices. Throughout the world, Kendo is becoming a popular martial sport with Kendo federations existing in most countries. Once a student begins the study and training of Kendo it becomes a never-ending path. It is said in Kendo it takes 1,000 practices to temper and 10,000 practices to polish. Kendo, like other martial arts requires discipline and dedication to training.
Kendo training begins with learning basic footwork and swing.
The student progresses through a series of skills preparing them to begin training with armour. A typical practice involves several areas of training. Basics or kihon is the most important part of Kendo as it builds the foundation for all higher level Kendo. No matter how far a person progresses in Kendo they must always return to the basics. This is the time when a student learns techniques for attacking and defending against an opponent.