Kendo guides
In-depth equipment guides and useful articles about kendo. How to choose, how to care, what to watch for.
Богу-букуро: как правильно укладывать снаряжение и хранить богу
Мешок для снаряжения богу-букуро: чёткий порядок укладки (Хакама → Тарэ вокруг До → Мэн → Коте → Кэндоги сверху), обратный порядок извлечения в додзё и долговременное хранение на подвесе с петлями мэна.
June 13, 2026
The First Kendo Tournament in Saint Petersburg, 2008. Archive footage
We dug into the archives and found a recording of one of the earliest kendo tournaments in Saint Petersburg. One hour of 2008 footage — no editing, no graphics, in the quality of its time.
May 8, 2026
Hakama for kendo: how to choose, wear, fold and wash
The complete guide to hakama: parts, symbolism of the five pleats, how to put them on properly, how to fold without losing the creases, and how to wash indigo cotton without bleeding color.
April 25, 2026
Kendogi for kendo: how to choose, wear, wash and fold
The complete guide to the kendogi jacket: anatomy, sizing, fabric types, indigo and its properties, putting it on step by step, hand-washing without losing color, and the Japanese way of folding.
April 25, 2026
Shinai for kendo: the complete guide to choosing, care and maintenance
How to choose a shinai by size and weight, which bamboo is better, how to store and maintain it properly. IKF size tables, bamboo types, disassembly and assembly.
April 7, 2026
Сколько стоит экипировка кендо
Что нужно для занятий кендо Для занятий кендо требуются определенные элементы экипировки, включая кендоги и хакама. Кендоги представляет собой традиционную
December 20, 2023