Karatedo in Japan is practiced a lot like Kenjutsu.
One of Funakoshi's maxims was "think of your hands and feet as swords".
Kendo is like karate kumite - you line up one step with a partner and put on armour for free sparring.
Iaido is kata - you practice with a live blade for a live feel, pre-arranged moves in sequence, and they all have bunkai which you need to understand in depth.
Batto is like tameshiwari - you cut for real against straw targets.
(You can't do this with a replica sword from Battle Orders!)
