[5-50% off] *NEW* Ultimate Dobari Shinai 'KENSEI RED'

Men's and ladies' size 39 usually ship in 1 to 2 business days. Junior sizes (36 to 38) usually ship in 7 to 10 business days.

KENSEI Red Dobari Shinai

A Dobari Jissengata Shinai with its weight drawn towards the hands, giving a light-feeling tip for fast, sharp striking in Shiai and Ji-Geiko.

Weight Towards the Hands

A Dobari Shinai has a broader body, fuller through its lower section, and a Jissengata Shinai a thinner tip. KENSEI Red combines both, so the centre of gravity sits closer to the hands, the tip feels light, and the Shinai can be moved quickly and precisely.

The handling suits attacks from close distance, fast combinations, Oji-Waza, Hiki-Waza, and Tobikomi-Waza, where a quick tip matters most.

Single Dobari Jissengata Shinai

This product includes 1 x KENSEI Red Dobari Shinai, supplied fully assembled with a leather Tsuka and ready to use.

Key Features

• Dobari Jissengata profile
  A body fuller through the lower section and a thinner tip, both bringing the balance closer to the hands for match-ready handling.
• Light-feeling tip
  The centre of gravity sits closer to the hands, so the Shinai swings with a light, quick feeling.
• Built for fast technique
  Suited to close-distance attacks, combinations, Oji-Waza, Hiki-Waza, and Tobikomi-Waza.
• Standard round grip
  A familiar round Tsuka, so the difference in handling comes from the profile rather than the grip. Approximately 26mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.
• Ready to use
  Supplied fully assembled with a leather Tsuka, so it can go straight into Keiko.
• Made to federation standards
  Made according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards.
• Sizes for adults and juniors
  Available in men's and ladies' size 39, and in junior sizes from 36 to 38.
• Part of the KENSEI Standard range
  Each KENSEI model is identified by the colour of its 剣星 mark; this one carries it in red.

Size and Specification Guide

All our Shinai are made according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards. The weights below are the minimum and the lengths the maximum set out in the All Japan Kendo Federation guidelines for each size.

Bamboo contains natural oil that dries out over time. To help your Shinai keep its proper weight, please oil it regularly.

Who Is KENSEI Red For?

KENSEI Red is for Kendoka who want a fast, light-feeling Shinai for Shiai and Ji-Geiko, and who build their Kendo on speed, timing, and quick technique. It suits experienced Kendoka and competing juniors alike.

It is the successor to our JUNKI Shinai, and the best pick if you appreciate JUNKI. If you train with the standard KENSEI and want a Shinai for matches, KENSEI Red keeps the same familiar grip with a quicker-feeling balance.

Please note: Shinai are made from natural bamboo, so slight variations in colour, grain, weight, and finish are normal. The product received may vary slightly from the product images. Please inspect your Shinai regularly and maintain it correctly before and after practice.