The Blue Label has been specifically designed for kendo training. Developed in response to the requests and requirements of kendo-ka in Japan's special police forces, the ‘pillow-like’ futon across the entire 12mm machine stitch set offers exceptional protection.
Our customers demand a high level of protection, and as such, we knew that simply increasing the rigidity of bōgu in order to improve protection was not an option. Instead we chose to produce a set with a wider stitch that accentuated the padding of the futon. The finished product is a light weight, durable, and comfortable set, with a totally unique look – exactly what our customers and friends at the police requested when this bōgu was designed.
All items of the Blue Label set have also been created with the rigors of training in mind. For instance, the 12mm futon enables one to stand in the motodachi position for longer, as it provides a huge reduction in the impact of strikes. Further, just as the kote featured in the Red Label and White Label, the Blue Label kote are proudly made in Japan according to the exact size specified by the customer. This ensures the best possible fit right from the start. The minimised kazari stitching and orizashi design further ensures superb control over the shinai.
The flexibility provided by the wide stitching in the Blue Label set ensures excellent a range of movement and a level of protection second to none. As a custom made set it provides a fit and level of comfort that similarly priced ‘off-the-shelf-items’ cannot offer. As each item in this set is built from scratch for every customer, please expect an 18-20 week wait from the date of payment until the date of dispatch.
Please note, due to the custom nature of this kendogu, we require customers to provide photos of where they measure. Click here for instructions on how to measure your body for this custom made set of kendogu.
*In order to provide an even better custom fit of out handmade kote, we have added two more measurements ('L' and 'M')! Please click here for measuring instructions.
| Men | |
| Purpose | Superior padding and protection for training and motodachi |
| Stitch Width | 12mm machine stitch |
| Stitch Style | Naname |
| Cotton Grade | #4,000 grade |
| Custom Ago | Included in list price |
| Dye | Aizome |
| Himo | Katauchi aizome |
| Men-bōshi | Orizashi |
| Men-gane | Duralumin |
| Trim | Fukuro-nui |
| Uchiwa | Cotton |
| Kote | |
| Purpose | Superior padding and protection for training and motodachi |
| Stitch Width (futon) | 12mm machine stitch |
| Cotton Grade | #4,000 grade |
| Cut/Shape | "Kazutaka Cut" |
| Dye | Aizome |
| Filling (fist) | Deer hair |
| Fist Material | Orizashi standard (leather also available) |
| Produced | Hand made in Japan |
| Tenouchi | Four options available |
| Trim | Fujioka deer skin |
| Dou | |
| Purpose | Superior padding and protection for training and motodachi |
| Custom Dō-dai | Plus US$55 |
| Custom Dō-mune | Included in list price |
| Dō-dai Type | Synthetic imitation 50 piece |
| Dō-mune Leather | Kata-oshi kurozan leather |
| Himo | Katauchi aizome |
| Trim | Kiri-panashi |
| Tare | |
| Purpose | Superior padding and protection for training and motodachi |
| Stitch Width | 12mm machine stitch |
| Cotton Grade | #4,000 grade |
| Decoration | Gaku-zashi |
| Dye | Aizome |
| Himo | #4,000 grade cotton with regular shape |
| Number of Bars | 4 bars (XL size is 5 bars) |
| Trim | Synthetic leather |
Customize your bōgu
Blue Label Bōgu Set
- Product Code: blue-label-bogu-set
- Availability: In Stock
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$1,400.00
Available Options
Design Options
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Tags: Blue Label, Bōgu Set