Kendo Beginners Guide -

The traditional heavy cotton top and wide-legged pleated trousers.

A solid wooden sword used for practicing forms ( kata ). Kendo Beginners Guide

Kendo (the "Way of the Sword") is a modern Japanese martial art descended from traditional swordsmanship (kenjutsu). It focuses on character building, discipline, and physical fitness through competitive fencing. ⚔️ Essential Gear for Beginners The traditional heavy cotton top and wide-legged pleated

You don't need full armor ( bogu ) on day one. Most beginners start with basic training clothes and weapons. Kendo Beginners Guide

Consists of the Men (helmet), Kote (gauntlets), Do (breastplate), and Tare (waist protector). This is usually introduced after several months of training.