{"product_id":"kensei-blue-large-grip-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Ultimate Large Grip Shinai 'KENSEI BLUE'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ksd\" style=\"--ksd-accent:#0048cc;--ksd-hero-from:#111827;--ksd-hero-to:#0048cc\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen's size 39 usually ships in 1 to 2 business days. Junior sizes 37 and 38 usually ship in 7 to 10 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-hero ksd-hero--logo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-hero__logo ksd-hero__logo--mark\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"剣星 KENSEI\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-kanji.png?v=1793140495\u0026amp;width=400\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003eSingle Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKENSEI Blue Large Grip Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Dobari Jissengata Shinai with a thicker Tsuka and its weight drawn firmly towards the hands, for a very light swing and fast, controlled striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKENSEI Blue Large Grip Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e has a Dobari body, fuller through the lower section, a thinner Jissengata tip, and a substantial, larger-than-standard Tsuka. Together they concentrate the weight at the hands, so the Shinai swings out very lightly while the tip stays easy to control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ksd-intro\"\u003eWithin the KENSEI Standard range, each model is identified by the colour of its 剣星 mark, and this model carries the mark in blue, 青.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__media\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"KENSEI Blue Large Grip Shinai with a broader Dobari profile, balance closer to the hands, and 28mm large grip\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-blue-kv.jpg?v=1793369265\u0026amp;width=800\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1071\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section ksd-side\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Larger Grip, a Lighter Swing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thicker Tsuka suits Kendoka with larger hands, and anyone who prefers a more substantial grip than a standard Shinai gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its fuller body and thinner tip keeping the centre of gravity close to the hands, KENSEI Blue is suited to quick combinations, Oji-Waza that catch the opponent as they start to move, and exchanges at close distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Large Grip Shinai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 x KENSEI Blue Large Grip Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied fully assembled with a leather Tsuka and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ksd-list ksd-list--cols\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA thicker-than-standard Tsuka that suits larger hands and Kendoka who prefer a substantial grip. Approximately 28mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDobari Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA body fuller through the lower section and a thinner tip, both bringing the balance closer to the hands for match-ready handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery light swing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight concentrated at the hands lets the Shinai swing out very lightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh tip control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuited to fast combinations, Oji-Waza, and exchanges at close distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied fully assembled with a leather Tsuka, so it can go straight into Keiko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade to federation standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes for men and juniors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in men's size 39, and in junior sizes 37 and 38.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the KENSEI Standard range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach KENSEI model is identified by the colour of its 剣星 mark; this one carries it in blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for Larger Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial grip that fills the hand, for Kendoka who find a standard Tsuka too slim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompetition Balance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast, light handling for Kendoka who want speed in Shiai and Ji-Geiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-notice\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize and Specification Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our Shinai are made according to the All Japan Kendo Federation and International Kendo Federation standards. The weights below are the minimum and the lengths the maximum set out in the All Japan Kendo Federation guidelines for each size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo contains natural oil that dries out over time. To help your Shinai keep its proper weight, please oil it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"KENSEI Blue Shinai sizes and specifications\" class=\"ksd-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuideline Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuideline Max. Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39 Men's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen, university age and adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e510g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh school, approx. age 15 to 18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior high school, approx. age 12 to 15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section ksd-side\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is KENSEI Blue For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKENSEI Blue is for Kendoka who want a fast, competition-oriented Shinai with a substantial grip: those with larger hands, and anyone who prefers more in the hand than a standard Tsuka gives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits Kendoka who build their Kendo on speed, quick combinations, and close-distance exchanges, from experienced competitors to competing juniors. It is the successor to our KOUREN Shinai, and the best pick if you appreciate KOUREN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinai are made from natural bamboo, so slight variations in colour, grain, weight, and finish are normal. The product received may vary slightly from the product images. Please inspect your Shinai regularly and maintain it correctly before and after practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KendoStar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58994915475837,"sku":"QGAW","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-blue-image.jpg?v=1793369266","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-au\/products\/kensei-blue-large-grip-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}