A central tenet of Kenshi Kenjutsu is that the sword is merely a byproduct of the warrior's spirit. There is a famous Zen saying associated with this art: "The sword that kills is the sword that gives life."
: Kenshi uses mental force to slam opponents into the ground or shove them across the arena, controlling the distance of the fight without ever touching his foe. Rising Karma kenshi kenjutsu
In addition to physical training, practitioners of kenshi kenjutsu also engage in mental and spiritual training, including meditation, breathing exercises, and philosophical study. A central tenet of Kenshi Kenjutsu is that