Bogyo

(defence)

Bogyo is not really bothered with in Kendo other than as a means to create an opening for a counter-technique but certain methods do exist.

Uke-dome (defence stop) is described later and is more or less the direct parry. There are other methods of deflection or blocking and all avoid direct clashing with the opponent's Shinaiand normally attack the downcoming Tsuba-moto (guard base) which is moving relatively slowly.