Kendo vs Mixed martial arts
Kendo and Mixed martial arts side by side, from the facts recorded for each art.
| Kendo | Mixed martial arts | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan | — |
| Type | gendai budō, budō and martial arts | combat sport |
| Notable practitioners here | 1 | 2071 |
| Top countries of practitioners | Japan | United States, Brazil and Japan |
| Equipment and weapons | shinai, bōgu, hakama and keikogi | glove, mouthguard, breeches and helmet |
| Belt ranks | Yes | — |
| Weight classes | — | Yes |
Kendo
Kendo (Japanese: 剣道, Hepburn: Kendō; lit. 'sword way' or 'sword path' or 'way of the sword') is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (one of the old Japanese martial arts, swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords (shinai) as well as protective armor (bōgu). It began as samurai warriors' customary swordsmanship exercises, and today, it is widely practiced within Japan and has spread to many other nations across the world.
From the Wikipedia article Kendo (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking and grappling, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
From the Wikipedia article Mixed martial arts (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Facts from Wikidata (CC0): Q170931, Q114466. Practitioner counts are the people with a profile on this site. Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.