Kendo is the oldest of several martial arts studied in Japan. In fact in the past, it was practiced by samurai as a way of bolstering physical and mental power.
Previously various woods were used for the swords, but in the eighteenth century
the use of bamboo became established, it called Shinai. It was also at this
time that the protective gear, Bogu (face-mask, body-protector, gauntlets, and
tuille) that are still used today, were devised.
Our Shinai and Bogu are mainly produced by Kendo gear production experts in a
small factory in Niigata, Japan. The experts have carried on the torch for production.
They choose materials very carefully and process them with great care at each
stage of production.
Mazkiya offers the highest quality of Shinai and Bogu which are carefully selected
by our Kendo Masters.
The voice of recommendation of one of Kendo masters
Hosokawa Sensei
By: Hosokawa Sensei (SCKF)
"If you are debating over which koto style shinai to purchase, Mazkiya's BIZAN is a great choice! The one I purchased has excellent balance and the staves are nicely aligned without any gaps in between. I would highly recommend the BIZAN shinai!"