Premium MINE Athlete 6mm Cross stitched cotton Kendo Bogu

The Ultimate Kendo Armor Designed for Competition

Crafted with athletes in mind, the "Mine Athlete" represents the pinnacle of lightweight, performance-oriented kendo armor. Developed by the renowned Japanese brand "Mine," this armor set is designed for competitive use, ensuring durability, safety, and comfort through innovative construction techniques. The "5-layer structure" provides enhanced lightweight properties without compromising strength, making it the ultimate armor for athletes.

Included Accessories: Men Himo, Do Himo, Men Leather Loops, Do Leather Loops

Men

• Enhanced Fit and Performance: The Men features differentiated stitching to improve the fit around the head, ensuring smooth shinai movement and a visually appealing appearance during wear.
• Stress-Free Head Protection: The top of the Men is reinforced with 6mm cross-stitching, creating a snug, contoured fit for the head, while the Men-dare (flaps) feature a diamond stitch pattern to ease movement when raising the shinai, reducing strain.
• Shock Absorption with IBB D-PRO Men-Gane (Grill): The Men-gane is a two-part assembly designed to absorb and disperse impacts. Made from lightweight, durable Duralumin, the improved materials enhance both safety and durability.
• Comfortable, Breathable Interior: The inner lining is made from a tricot fabric, which helps reduce heat buildup. The moisture-wicking, quick-drying, antibacterial, and odor-resistant properties ensure maximum comfort during extended use.

Specifications:

• Men Futon: 6mm cross-stitch reinforced fabric
• Men-dare: Diamond stitch
• Interior: Tricot fabric
• Ear Leather: Embossed Kurozan leather
• Men-gane: IBB Duralumin PRO
• Ago (chin) & Trim Leather: Navy deer leather

Kote

• Lightweight, Ergonomic Design: These Kote are engineered for competitive use, focusing on the "grip" to provide maximum comfort for athletes.
• Natural Grip with 5-Stage Decoration: The Kote head is structured to naturally align with finger curvature, thanks to the five-stage decorative stitching, ensuring a stress-free, comfortable fit.
• Durable Ultrasuede Palm: The palm area uses high-durability Ultrasuede, a 1mm-thick material that closely mimics the feel of bare skin, enhancing grip and control over the shinai.

Specifications:

• Kote Futon: 6mm cross-stitch fabric
• Kote Head: Full-stitch design
• Kote Head Filling: Deer hair
• Decoration: 5-stage stitch
• Palm: Ultrasuede
• Thumb Decoration: Single-stage stitch

Do

• Beautifully Handcrafted for Major Competitions: The Do is meticulously crafted in a Japanese workshop in Kuji, Iwate, with attention to the angle from the chest to the lower abdomen, enhancing posture and visual appeal during competitions.
• Customizable Chest and Base Plate: The standard chest design is the Kanto S-matsu chessboard stitch. However, both the chest and base can be fully customized to suit your preferences.

Specifications:

• Chest Leather: Embossed Kurozan leather
• Base: 50-strip black lacquered reinforced resin Do

Tare

• Designed for Agility: The Tare combines ease of movement with a beautiful finish that evokes the look of hand-stitched craftsmanship.
• Elegant Stitching: The O-dare (large flaps) are crafted with 6mm straight cross-stitching, allowing for easy shaping and a visual finish reminiscent of hand-stitching.
• Stable Waist Belt: The soft waist belt provides stability around the waist, enhancing mobility during matches. The tapered ends of the belt make it easy to tie securely.

Specifications:

• Futon: 6mm cross-stitch
• Decoration: 5-stage stitch
• Waist Belt: Tapered end design

This armor set is ideal for kendo practitioners seeking high-performance, lightweight gear that doesn’t compromise on safety or durability. Customization options allow for further personalization, making this a must-have for competitive athletes.

IMPORTANT:

This Bogu is not in stock. It will be made to order