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Kenjutsu practice is very varied but often includes partnered kata, with full contact striking in some styles, solo practice of kihon drills. Historically schools incorporated sparring under a variety of conditions, including the use of bamboo swords (shinai) and practice armour (bogu), but in modern times these elements have largely been incorporated into Kendo.
A practitioner of kenjutsu is called a kenjutsuka.
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Generally, kenjutsu takes the form of partnered practice exercised through kata (pre-arranged forms, as opposed to competition, solo, or freestyle practice). A practitioner of kenjutsu is called a kenjutsuka.