A Beginner's Guide To - Kendo

: Instructors are addressed as Sensei . Common commands include Onegaishimasu (please practice with me) at the start of a session and Arigato Gozaimashita (thank you) at the end. 2. Essential Equipment

: The training hall is considered a sacred space. Practitioners perform a standing bow when entering and leaving. A Beginner's Guide to Kendo

: Never step over a shinai or other equipment lying on the floor, as it is viewed as an extension of the soul. : Instructors are addressed as Sensei