[5-50% off] *NEW* Ultimate Large Grip Shinai 'KENSEI BLUE'

Men's size 39 usually ships in 1 to 2 business days. Junior sizes 37 and 38 usually ship in 7 to 10 business days.

KENSEI Blue Large Grip Shinai

A Dobari Jissengata Shinai with a thicker Tsuka and its weight drawn firmly towards the hands, for a very light swing and fast, controlled striking.

A Larger Grip, a Lighter Swing

The thicker Tsuka suits Kendoka with larger hands, and anyone who prefers a more substantial grip than a standard Shinai gives.

With its fuller body and thinner tip keeping the centre of gravity close to the hands, KENSEI Blue is suited to quick combinations, Oji-Waza that catch the opponent as they start to move, and exchanges at close distance.

Single Large Grip Shinai

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

Key Features

• Large grip
  A thicker-than-standard Tsuka that suits larger hands and Kendoka who prefer a substantial grip. Approximately 28mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.
• 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.
• Very light swing
  Weight concentrated at the hands lets the Shinai swing out very lightly.
• High tip control
  Suited to fast combinations, Oji-Waza, and exchanges at close distance.
• 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 men and juniors
  Available in men's size 39, and in junior sizes 37 and 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 blue.

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 Blue For?

KENSEI Blue is for Kendoka who want a fast, competition-oriented Shinai with a substantial grip: those with larger hands, and anyone who prefers more in the hand than a standard Tsuka gives.

It suits Kendoka who build their Kendo on speed, quick combinations, and close-distance exchanges, from experienced competitors to competing juniors. It is the successor to our KOUREN Shinai, and the best pick if you appreciate KOUREN.

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.