Premium Shinai HIBIKI for young people

In youth competitions, the first move is often decisive.
The Shinai HIBIKI is a Tsukatan model in the Jissen Gata style and was developed especially for fast, dynamic kendōka in the youth sector.

Its short handle, direct centre of gravity and high rotational ability make it a real shiai tool.

Not a training shinai.
A competition shinai.

Grip profile – Tsukatan for fast actions

The shortened handle (Tsukatan) reduces the distance between the hands.

With a handle diameter of approx. 24 mm, it allows for compact, immediate hand guidance. The advantage lies not in the size of the hand, but in the speed of the rotational movement.

Less distance.
More speed.

The HIBIKI really comes into its own with fast men, kote or debana techniques.

Centre of gravity – Light feel, fast reaction

The short handle brings the first bamboo knot closer to the tsuka.

The centre of gravity is closer to the hands, making the shinai more agile and easier to control. This results in very lively handling, especially for young people with a high speed of movement.

Perfect for explosive changes of direction in shiai.

Flexibility – Direct and responsive

The HIBIKI is designed for dynamic, fast flex behaviour.

Energy is transferred efficiently. The shinai reacts immediately – ideal for offensive, bold actions in competition.

🛡 SSP-certified – competition-compliant according to Japanese standards

The Shinai HIBIKI bears the official SSP label (Shinai Safety Promotion), introduced by Zen Nihon Budogu Kyodo Kumiai in collaboration with Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei.

For you, this means:

▪ Testing of length, weight and bamboo density
▪ Quality control during production
▪ Compliance with official competition specifications
▪ Safety according to Japanese standards

This means that the HIBIKI is approved for official competitions.

Technical data

▪ Length 38 (approx. 117 cm)
▪ Weight significantly over 440 g
▪ Tsukatan (shortened handle)
▪ Handle diameter approx. 24 mm
▪ Jissen Gata style
▪ Made in Japan
▪ Delivery without mounting

Characteristics

▪ Compact handle geometry
▪ Centre of gravity close to the hands
▪ Very fast rotation capability
▪ Explosive acceleration behaviour
▪ Developed for youth shiai

Fast. Bold. Determined.

A shinai for young kendōka who
attack at the right moment.