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Depending on your actual definition of Martial Arts, the first was actually boxing matches and training held in ancient Egypt as depicted on their hieroglyphics. In no way is Kendo any where near being the oldest art.

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The oldest Japanese marital art is sumo wrestling which was develop in the 8th century. Though it was develop in the 8th century, there have been records that it was recorded before that and actually might of been develop in 23 B.C.

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Wrestling is considered the oldest martial art. Records of wrestling matches can be found going back many thousands of years.

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That would be kendo. It is a sword art that practices with bamboo swords and heavy padding.

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Wrestling is usually considered the oldest. Boxing would be the other contender for that honor.

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That would be kendo. They use bamboo mats to practice cutting with their real swords.

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The wooden swords are called bokken. The art is called kendo.

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i don't know ask you mum :]

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It's called Kendo.

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Kendo

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