High-Grade Kendo Bogu Set [Toshizo], 3 mm Machine Stitched (Men, Do, Kote, Tare)

High-grade bogu that continues to be selected even as time passes

Recommended for intermediate to advanced practitioners!
Toshizo
3 mm Machine Stitched Bogu Set
Simplicity and fortitude

An unrivaled classic bogu set!
Fine machine stitching is proof that this is a quality product.
Many high school and university students and kendo practitioners (kendoka) undergo intense training with this bogu.
Bogu Set (Men, Do, Kote, Tare)

[Product Details]

Toshizo
3 mm Machine Stitched Bogu Set

Product Details

[Men (Headgear)]
Features a lightweight duralumin mengane and a shorter men-buton that has been the most requested in recent years.
Light, durable, and easy to move in. 

The hohowa (inner ring) is made of Sillead, which is excellent for sweat absorption yet quick drying. 

Naname-zashi (diagonal stitching) across the futon makes it easier to swing the arms over your head.

The datotsu (striking) zone is stuffed with padding.
Leather reinforcement provides outstanding durability.

Materials
Mengane (Metal Bars): Lightweight duralumin
Futon (cloth part): Tailored entirely in navy blue clarino with naname-zashi (diagonal stitching)
Ago (throat protector): Naname-zashi stitching, crossed braid decoration, four-line hand-braided decoration
Hohowa (inner ring): Sillead
Heri (edging): Navy blue clarino

[Kote (protective gloves)]
Durable and lightweight! Made with a focus on ease of use.

Areas that can become painful when hit are stuffed with padding.

An eguri (curve) is incorporated to raise the wrist part, making it easier to hold a shinai.

Materials
Kashira (fist cover): Tailored entirely in navy blue clarino with a single kera (padded joint)
Tenouchi (palm cover): Brown clarino

[Do (plastron)]
Features the popular onigumo (demon cloud) decoration on the mune (chest protector) and meticulous tailoring by craftsmen.

Made of reinforced resin, this do is lightweight and offers excellent durability.   

The onigumo design, the most popular in recent years, adorns the mune.

The 50-piece reinforced do reflects the high quality. 
The chikawa (leather loops) for attaching the himo (strings) are also made of robust, high-quality material.

Kaeshiberi (folded back edge)

Materials
Mune (chest protector): Naname-zashi (diagonal stitching), onigumo (demon cloud) decoration, kaeshiberi (folded back edge)
Do (abdomen protector): 50-piece black reinforced resin do

[Tare (waist-groin protector)]
The sashi (stitching) stands out on the tare, following on the men.

The elegant 3 mm stitching is especially striking.

Materials
Futon (cloth part): Tailored entirely in navy blue clarino
Tare (waist-groin protector): Five-line hand-braided decoration
Heri (edging): Navy blue clarino

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Options for the Shokko Pattern
Please choose from two types: dark blue embroidery and dark red embroidery

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How to Measure for Bogu

[Men Size]
1.Hohowa (inner ring): Measure the full circumference running from the top of the head through the front of the ears to the chin.
2.Hachimaki (around the forehead): Measure around the forehead above the eyebrows and ears

[Kote Size]
3. Measure the length from the tip of the middle finger to the wrist
4. Measure the circumference around the palm (palm thickness)

[Do, Tare] We choose the sizes most appropriate for you based on your height and waist.

Notes
**Size Measurements for Bogu Set**
Please carefully read “How to Measure for Bogu” to choose the right sizes before ordering.
*We recommend measuring in pairs.
*Please note that it is particularly difficult to measure for the men by one person.
*Please use a tape measure.

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