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All examinees will be able to access support, including a dedicated helpline, over the coming days.

The examinees are graded by a panel of judges on their posture and whether they embody the kendo “spirit” - a mix of personal discipline, sincerity, and mental and physical vigor - during two short bouts.

In one case, an examinee had her arms broken after she “failed” a test.

Few examinees do, but she can understand you, just — umm — don’t expect the conversation to feel natural.

A polygraph examination demonstrates “that the examinee believes her own story.”