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**Asianunta** · 09-05-2010, 04:42 PM

The deal is (as I understand it) that BSA considers judo, tai chi, and aikido as defensive arts whereas karate, TKD, and likely kendo as offensive arts. Iaido may be able to be approved by the BSA since there is no striking involved.

Instead of the offensive vs defensive nature of the art, I'd argue with the tactic that kendo, like aikido, is primarily concerned with the self development of the student rather than combat ability. Some educating of the approving body may be required. I'd bet judo was included because the founder, and other early pioneers, pushed rather strongly the philosophy of non aggressiveness that makes people think it's a fluffy bunny art. I think kendo would qualify as less aggressive than judo if people were educated properly.

09-05-2010, 04:42 PM	#20
Asianunta Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	The deal is (as I understand it) that BSA considers judo, tai chi, and aikido as defensive arts whereas karate, TKD, and likely kendo as offensive arts. Iaido may be able to be approved by the BSA since there is no striking involved. Instead of the offensive vs defensive nature of the art, I'd argue with the tactic that kendo, like aikido, is primarily concerned with the self development of the student rather than combat ability. Some educating of the approving body may be required. I'd bet judo was included because the founder, and other early pioneers, pushed rather strongly the philosophy of non aggressiveness that makes people think it's a fluffy bunny art. I think kendo would qualify as less aggressive than judo if people were educated properly.
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