Martial art based on the use of bamboo swords (5)

I believe the answer is:

kendo

(Other definitions for kendo that I've seen before include "Marrtial art" , "Jap. fencing with staves" , "Japanese form of fencing" , "Japanese martial art using split bamboo swords" , "Japanese fighting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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