Filmed in October 1897 by Lumiere camera operator Constant Girel
Location Kyoto Japan.
This version of the film has been digitally enhanced with 4k technology. There are two views of the film in the upload, one showing the original view and the other being a close up shot. The film shows a senior practitioner/master in the role of the Uchidachi (striking/attacking sword) wearing the thick protective gloves called Onigote, which translates as “devil’s gloves”. The role of the shidachi (doing /receiving sword) is performed by a younger man.
Constant Girel also filmed this film in October 1897.
“Japanese Martial Art Demonstration -Kendo - Kyoto Japan” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWpIM1P4lMI