Perhaps many of you have seen the picture of a ‘Hello Kitty’ themed Kendo Bogu floating around on the internet, but did you know that the Bogu was actually made by Tozando? Tozando made this Bogu in cooperation with SANRIO CO. ,LTD. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Hello Kitty’, Read More
Thanks to the modern computer-aided sewing machines, it has become very easy to have our name embroidered on our Gi or Hakama. It is decorative and useful (for example: it is certainly easier to retrieve our own stuff、 in case all our clothes get mixed up in a sudden tornado Read More
Most people practicing Kendo knows that the Menbuchi, which is the rim of the men around the Mengane and the Do are traditionally painted using Japanese ‘Urushi’, also known as ‘Japanese wood lacquer’, however many might not know exactly what this is. Urushi is a kind of natural paint which is Read More
Although we do not offer any 2mm Machine-stitched Bogu at the moment, it’s possible to order this as a Custom-made Bogu. However, as a Bogu maker, we can not recommend the usage of 2mm Machine-stitched Bogu as the tight stitching makes the Bogu really stiff and leaves no room for protective Read More
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
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
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
