@kendokharkov: Not everyone is able to truly accept being hit. That is something sensei often talk about, and in kendo we practice not only how to strike, but also how to receive. And that means more than just accepting defeat. It means accepting a clean hit with dignity, not breaking the other person’s technique, not arguing, not trying to pretend the strike did not happen. It means being able to say, honestly, “That was good. Thank you. Let’s keep trying and get better.” That is also part of the philosophy of kendo. #kendo #martialarts #剣道