KENDO

Kendo is practiced with “swords” made of split bamboo (the Shinai). The Kendoka will wear an extensive protective harnas (the Bogu), this harnas consists of the Men which is the head guard, the Do which is the chest protector, the Tarre which is the hip protector and then there are the Kote which are the gloves.

During training you can also use the wooden practice sword (Bokken) and these are mostly used for the hits and the stabs.