Archery was often considered more prestigious than swordsmanship. Samurai were master horse-archers, capable of hitting targets at full gallop.
The art of the sword. Unlike modern Kendo, which is a sport, Kenjutsu focused on efficient, lethal movements designed to end a fight in a single stroke. Samurai Fighting Arts: The Spirit and the Practice
The spirit of the Samurai fighting arts reminds us that the greatest victory is not over an external enemy, but over one's own weaknesses and fears. which is a sport