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Shinai craftsman shaving the bamboo stave to make Kendo Shinai

Should we specify the length of the shinai, made from natural materials, to the millimeter? Part 2

Correct Kendo Equipment Knowledge taught by Artisans Things users should understand in order to keep shinai making alive and fruitful for everyone As the quality of the materials deteriorate and orders become more specific, artisans are often forced to throw away bamboo that does not match the orders. This causes Read More

Should we specify the length of the shinai, made from natural materials, to the millimeter? Part 1

Correct Kendo Equipment Knowledge taught by Artisans You don’t make the shinai according to specific measurements Morishita Shozo-san points this out when referring to a blog entitled “A Teacher aiming to become a Kendo Athlete”. Morishita-san was born in a house of a judo wear sewer, but shifted to making Read More