Which size of shinai do I need?


In Kendo are the following shinai sizes valid, depending on age and sex.


  Sex Childs Teens Adults
Length both shorter 114cm shorter 117cm shorter 120cm
Weight male min. 440g min. 480g min. 510g
  female min. 400g min. 420g min. 440g
Diameter male min. 25mm min. 26mm min. 26mm
  female min. 24mm min. 25mm min. 25mm

The following classese of age for childs and teens are valid in Kendo:


Class 1: till 6 years, Shinai size and weight optional

Class 2: 7-9 years, Shinai size 36 or 37 and weight optional

Class 3: 10-12 years, Shinai size 36 or 37 and weeight optional

Class 4: 13-15 years, Shinai size 37 and weight optional

Class 5: 16-18 years, Shinai size 38


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