Kendo Beginners Guide Apr 2026

A solid wooden sword used for practicing forms ( kata ).

You don't need full armor ( bogu ) on day one. Most beginners start with basic training clothes and weapons. Kendo Beginners Guide

Consists of the Men (helmet), Kote (gauntlets), Do (breastplate), and Tare (waist protector). This is usually introduced after several months of training. A solid wooden sword used for practicing forms ( kata )

The traditional heavy cotton top and wide-legged pleated trousers. Kendo Beginners Guide

A practice sword made of four bamboo slats held together by leather parts.