Day: June 22, 2018

Hand-stitched Kendo Tare image

Kendo Equipment Knowledge – Too basic to ask: TARE

The tare prevents the shinai from striking the hips or in vital parts. Often when you try and strike the do you can miss and strike the hips. The tare absorbs the impact, and allows for safer practice. The tare consists of 3 big flaps called odare and 2 smaller Read More