Targets such as limbs were made illegal in Kendo which probably would have amused the original samurai to no end since attacking limbs commonly led to victory in actual combat in Kenjutsu .
Attacking limbs are hard to armor or defend .
Targets such as limbs were made illegal in Kendo which probably would have amused the original samurai to no end since attacking limbs , which are hard to armor or defend , commonly led to victory in actual combat in Kenjutsu .