London, UK. 8 May 2016. A competitor wields their shinai (which represents a Japanese sword). Participants take part in the ninth year of the London Cup goodwill kendo tournament in The London Nautical School, Blackfriars. Spread over two days, international competitors come to the event to celebrate the martial art of kendo. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

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