It is kendo, or the way of the sword. Kendo is one of traditional Japanese martial arts, or budo, that arose from the samurai, or warrior in feudal Japan, fighting with bamboo "swords."Kendo players wear protective gear like armor over kimono-like training wear.

According to the general definition, melee combat (also called close combat) is a short-range battle between opponents with the aim of power-related superiority over the opponent(s). It can be an unarmed or armed struggle.