[5-50% off] *NEW* Ultimate Koto Shinai 'KENSEI GREEN'

KENSEI Green Koto Shinai

A Koto Jissengata Shinai: the straighter, traditional profile of a Koto with weight towards the tip, finished with a thinner Jissengata tip for quicker handling.

Tip Weight, Quick Handling

A Koto Shinai is straighter, with a thinner bulge through its body, so its balance sits towards the tip and every strike carries through. KENSEI Green is finished with a thinner Jissengata tip, which brings the balance a little closer to the hands for quicker, more adaptable handling.

It suits Kendoka who favour committed Tobikomi-Waza and Ai-Waza from longer distance, and who also look for Ippon with Oji-Waza and combinations.

Single Koto Jissengata Shinai

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

Key Features

• Koto Jissengata profile
  A straighter, traditional profile with a thinner bulge, finished with a thinner Jissengata tip.
• Tip weight, quick handling
  The Koto profile keeps weight at the tip for a solid strike, while the thinner tip keeps it quick in the hands.
• Built for attacks from distance
  Suited to Tobikomi-Waza and Ai-Waza from longer distance, as well as Oji-Waza and combinations.
• Match-grade finish
  Firm, thick-walled staves finished slim, for a crisp, decisive feel on impact.
• Standard round grip
  A familiar round Tsuka, so the traditional feel comes from the profile rather than the grip. Approximately 25mm 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.
• Part of the KENSEI Standard range
  Each KENSEI model is identified by the colour of its 剣星 mark; this one carries it in green.

Size and Specification Guide

All our Shinai are made according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards. The weight below is the minimum and the length the maximum set out in the All Japan Kendo Federation guidelines for this 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 Green For?

KENSEI Green is for Kendoka who prefer a traditional-feeling Shinai, with a straighter profile and its balance towards the tip, and a thinner tip that keeps it quick in the hands.

It suits Kendoka whose Kendo is built on committed attacks from longer distance. It is the successor to our RYUKATSU Shinai, and the best pick if you appreciate RYUKATSU.

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.