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*SPECIAL OFFER* - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

*SPECIAL OFFER* - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

Regular price €517,95 EUR
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PERFECT FOR *ALL* LEVELS OF KENDOKA. VANGUARD is purpose-built to be extremely protective—ideal for beginners and advanced practitioners who often act as Motodachi.

In Stock: Most orders dispatch within one business day.

Measuring Guide

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Key Specifications

Men futon: extra-wide 10 mm Pitch-zashi + additional inner padding for exceptional cushioning.
Mendare: tighter 5 mm Naname-zashi for shaping and durability.
IBB Mengane with reinforced titanium bars in the strike zone—light yet strong; excellent balance.
Uchiwa uses quick-dry, micro-bacterial felt for better hygiene and odour resistance.
Kote: matching 10 mm Pitch-zashi with extra strike-zone padding; flexible, durable wrist cut; tough synthetic palms; Yoroi-Kazari fists.
Do: standard toughened black 50-piece synthetic Do-dai with Kurozan Mune (choice of design).
Tare: elegant look with 10 mm soft Mae-Obi; panels at 5 mm for shape & durability.
Men detail
Men — Cushioning & Balance
10 mm Pitch-zashi with extra padding; 5 mm Naname on Mendare; IBB Mengane with reinforced bars; hygienic quick-dry felt.
Kote detail
Kote — Protection & Mobility
10 mm Pitch-zashi with added strike-zone padding; flexible wrist cut; durable synthetic palms; Yoroi-Kazari for dexterity.
Do detail
Do — Tough & Classic
Standard toughened black 50-piece Do-dai with Kurozan Mune; choose your favourite Mune design.
Tare detail
Tare — Shape & Durability
Soft 10 mm Mae-Obi for comfort; 5 mm panel stitch for crisp shape and longevity.

Mune Designs

Customize Your Look

Do-Dai Colour Options
Do-Dai Colour Options
Pick your Do finish for a bespoke set.
Please note: Changing the Do-Dai from Standard Black may increase production time by ~10–12 weeks.
From our founder, Andy Fisher: “VANGUARD continues my tradition of building highly protective, comfortable Bogu that supports beginners and instructors alike—especially when receiving hard strikes. It’s designed for real-world dojo use as well as sharp presentation.”
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