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The exact activities undertaken when practicing Kenjutsu vary with school, but commonly include partnered kata, with full contact striking in some styles [1] and 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). In modern times, although these traditions continue to some degree, the free sparring elements are more strongly associated with the closely related marital art of Kendo.
A practitioner of kenjutsu is called a kenjutsuka.
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- ^ Full contact striking during kata is used in Ono Ha Itto Ryu
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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.