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The exact activities undertaken when practising kenjutsu vary with school, but commonly include solo practice of basic techniques (kihon) and two person paired kata (featuring full contact strikes in some styles). [1] Historically schools incorporated sparring under a variety of conditions, from the more dangerous use of wooden bokutō to the safer use of bamboo swords (shinai) and practice armour (bogu). [2]: XII, XIII In modern times free sparring in Japanese swordsmanship is more strongly associated with Kendo.
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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.