The IBB Duralumin Mengane uses the IBB technology for superior balance. While regular Duralumin Mengane are light weight and comfortable to wear, they tend to get damaged after some usage and are prone to deformation. However, while the IBB Duralumin Mengane is made mainly from Duralumin, it features 2 Titanium bars at Read More
Yes, we can embroider your Hakama or Gi, even if they are not bought from Tozando, if you bring it to our store in Kyoto. However, in this case the embroidery will cost 210JPY/character and will usually take 10-15 minutes.
IBB, or Ideal Best Balance, is a special design technology that is used for making Mengane for Kendo Men. The Men is meant to protect the head of the Kendo practitioners, one of the most important parts of the human body. This is why Kendo practitioners are always looking for a Read More
The IBB Titanium Mengane features an all titanium construction which uses the I.B.B Technology in which the base-ring, center vertical spine, and horizontal bars are all thicker than in a Standard All-Titanium Mengane. The greater thicknesses of the materials, and in particular, the greater cross-sectional area at the points where Read More
Free shipping from Tozando is generally valid for all the products which are listed as such, for example for Bokken, Iaito, etc. for most of the major countries in the world. However, please note that there are countries to which we unfortunately can not offer ‘free shipping’, due to special Read More
The Tozando International Staff that are in-charge of taking care of the orders and customer support all comes from different backgrounds and at the moment we can supply customer support in English, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Korean, Swedish and of course Japanese. However, please be reminded that our database system does Read More
Titanium is a lightweight metal with strength comparable to steel. It’s also known for being highly corrosion-resistant, making it an ideal material for the Mengane. The standard All-Titanium Mengane is recommended for adults engaging in regular practice, or any practitioners performing at the national team level.
Duralumin or Duraluminum is an Aluminum-alloy, in where the main components are copper, manganese, and magnesium. It’s the lightest and least expensive of the all-metal options for Mengane. Duraluminum is mostly recommended for children and lighter Kenshi, or for those who engage only occasional Kendo practice. The light weight makes it comfortable to Read More
“Jissengata” means “real combat”, these Shinai are mostly geared towards competition usage. Compared to a standard Shinai, the tip is slimmer. As a result of this the center of gravity is more towards the grip side of the shinai, making it easier to handle and adding a sense of speed when Read More
“Koto” literally means “old sword”. In Koto style Shinai the weight is more evenly distributed through-out the Shinai, while the center of the gravity is located closer to the tip, imitating the balance of a “real sword”. Because of this it’s said to be more difficult to master and preferred by high level practitioners.
