Jūkendō

Jūkendō is a sport from Japan where people use bamboo sticks called "shinai" to pretend to fight with each other. It's like playing pretend while also doing exercise! The people who play jūkendō are called "kenshi."

The game is like fencing, which is a sport from Europe. But instead of using long, skinny swords like in fencing, they use bamboo sticks that are a little bit longer than your arm. Kenshi try to touch their opponent's body with the end of their stick while also trying to protect their own body from being touched.

Before they start playing, kenshi put on special clothes called "dogi" and a helmet called "men" to protect their head and face. They make sure to be very careful because even though the sticks are not sharp, they can still hurt if they hit you really hard.

Like all sports, there are rules to follow in jūkendō. For example, if someone does something they shouldn't do, like hitting too hard or not stopping when the judge says to stop, they might lose points or get disqualified. So it's important to play fair and follow the rules!

Overall, jūkendō is a fun and exciting sport that keeps your body moving while also letting you use your imagination to play pretend with your friends!