Japanese "Kendo" fencing, 1951

14 images. Japanese "Kendo" fencing, 27 August 1951. Torao Mori; George Mio.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Jensen. Assignment: Japanese Kendo or Japanese fencing. 72: L. to R.: Torao Mori; Geo. Mio (on Guard). 73: Headcut by Mio parried by Mori & counter attacked to left flank. 58: A point attack to throat by Mori. 59: Headcut by Mio. 31: Mio makes cut at wrist, Mori makes 1 handed cut to left flank. 27-33: Headstrike by Mio & counter foot trip by Mori. 28: Mio (right) parried Mori (left) attempts head cut. 86-87: Torao Mori using Katana sword. 600 years old -- Kendo sport resulted from sword".