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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 20:59:53 GMT
First off I want to make clear that I do not practice kendo competitively nor will I be having alot of wear and tear on the uniform.
More or less, I am just looking for an outfit similar to that in chochop's informative thread because when I do decide to cut, I find it troublesome to lay my saya down and prefer to wear my swords so I can re-sheath after cuts.
What are the basics, what do I need?
I think I know hakama is the bottom, but are there pants underneath it? What is the top called and is there a shirt underneath that aswell?
How about footwear? and the belt to secure the sword at your side?
Thank you
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 21:06:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 21:41:22 GMT
I think I know hakama is the bottom, but are there pants underneath it? What is the top called and is there a shirt underneath that aswell? How about footwear? and the belt to secure the sword at your side? Thank you I am having trouble understanding why you want a kendo uniform if you dont practice kendo, but i'll try and help anyway. You can wear shorts underneath the hakama. Scratch that, definitely wear shorts, dont just wear boxers/briefs and definitely dont go commando. Hakama have openings on the side near the top so your junk can become unintentionally exhibited if it shifts much. www.e-bogu.com/Musashi_Kendo_Keikogi_Size_All_p/tak-ken-kei-musashi-white-all.htmSee how the guys top is tucked into the bottom. If the top moves , then its a free peep show for the neighbors. Undershirt is optional for the keiko gi (top). sometimes i'd wear a t-shirt underneath. Depends on how comfotable you find it, how much you sweat, how hot it is, etc. Re: footwear, kendoka dont wear it in practice/competition. I used to wear somethng like this on my left foot beause of blisters www.e-bogu.com/Tabi_Foot_protector_p/hir-pro-tabi-.htmHakama has long loops that wrap around your waist which act as the belt. I suppose you could use that along with sageo to secure your sword. That package seems okay.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 21:58:55 GMT
I want it for when i'm cutting even water bottles, so I can hold my sword in the belt so I don't have to put it on the ground somewhere.
and hey, it may end up being a decent Halloween costume one day.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2007 22:30:46 GMT
OK, well you could just tie the sageo to a belt or tuck the saya into a multiloop belt. Save ~80 bucks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2007 20:05:27 GMT
OK, well you could just tie the sageo to a belt or tuck the saya into a multiloop belt. Save ~80 bucks. Please explain a Sageo, I've got my Katana terms down but not for this stuff.. You're really not answering my questions..
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2007 1:35:56 GMT
The sageo is the material thats usually tied as a decorative knot on the saya (scabbard) of a Japanese Sword.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2007 18:28:15 GMT
It is generally tied to the obi (belt) to keep the saya (scabbard) from slipping out. That is its functional use. Google "how to tie a sageo" if you're curious.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2007 1:35:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2007 6:20:09 GMT
I've just started kenjutsu classses at Ct Budokan and the hakama is optional. I train in a heavyweight judo gi and a obi. For me it's more comfortable than the hakama. I don't trip all over the gi pants. The choice is yours, be safe.
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