{"product_id":"essential-practice-shinai-single-shinai","title":"ESSENTIAL Practice Shinai - SINGLE SHINAI","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================\n  KendoStar — ESSENTIAL Practice Shinai (Single)\n  Scoped, responsive, Shopify-safe (no JS)\n============================================ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ks-shinai *{box-sizing:border-box}\n  .ks-shinai{\n    --ink:#111827; --muted:#6b7280; --soft:#f8fafc; --line:rgba(17,24,39,.12);\n    --brand:#8B0000; --brand-d:#6E0000; --ok:#10b981;\n    color:var(--ink);\n    font-family:var(--font-body-family, system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif);\n  }\n  .kss-title{font-size:clamp(22px,4.5vw,30px);line-height:1.2;font-weight:900;margin:0 0 6px;letter-spacing:.01em}\n  .kss-sub  {font-size:clamp(14px,2.6vw,17px);color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 14px}\n  .kss-wrap{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,var(--soft) 100%);padding:14px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(17,24,39,.06);margin:10px 0 16px}\n  .kss-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:8px 0 14px}\n  .kss-chip{font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:6px 10px;border-radius:9999px;color:#fff;background:#111827}\n  .kss-chip.ok{background:var(--ok)}\n  .kss-chip.brand{background:var(--brand)}\n  .kss-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px;margin:14px 0}\n  @media (max-width:720px){ .kss-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }\n  .kss-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:12px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(17,24,39,.05)}\n  .kss-list{list-style:none;margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:8px}\n  .kss-list li{position:relative;padding-left:32px;line-height:1.7}\n  .kss-list li:before{content:\"✓\";position:absolute;left:8px;top:2px;width:20px;height:20px;display:inline-grid;place-items:center;background:var(--ok);color:#fff;border-radius:9999px;font-weight:900;font-size:12px}\n  .kss-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0 8px}\n  .kss-specs th,.kss-specs td{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:10px 12px;font-size:15px}\n  .kss-specs th{border-radius:10px;font-weight:900;text-align:left;background:#eef2f7}\n  .kss-specs td{border-radius:10px}\n  .kss-note{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);margin:8px 0 0}\n  .kss-cta{margin:14px 0 4px;text-align:center}\n  .kss-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:9999px;background:var(--brand);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;border:1px solid var(--brand-d);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(17,24,39,.10)}\n  .kss-btn.alt{background:#0ea5e9;border-color:#0284c7}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"ESSENTIAL Practice Shinai product details\" class=\"ks-shinai\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Title --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"kss-title\"\u003eESSENTIAL Practice Shinai \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kss-sub\"\u003eYour dependable, everyday practice Shinai. Balanced feel, durable tip, and beginner-friendly control for clean fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Highlights --\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Highlights\" class=\"kss-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kss-chip ok\"\u003eSingle Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"kss-chip brand\"\u003eMen’s \u0026amp; Women’s models\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"kss-chip\"\u003eBalanced profile\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"kss-chip\"\u003ePractice-ready\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"kss-chip\"\u003eDurable tip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Lead block --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kss-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003eBuilt for regular practice, the \u003cstrong\u003eESSENTIAL Practice Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e has an all-round balance with enough thickness toward the tip for reliable durability. It’s the “grab-and-go” choice for drills, suburi, and Keiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Benefit grid --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kss-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kss-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"kss-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners building clean fundamentals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Keiko where consistency matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClubs needing reliable day-to-day Shinai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kss-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eWhy you’ll like it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"kss-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable, balanced swing for daily drills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip thickness prioritises longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple model choice: \u003cstrong\u003eMen’s\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Specifications\" role=\"table\" class=\"kss-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice Shinai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMen’s\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWomen’s\u003c\/strong\u003e models (select variant above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-round; everyday keiko\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurability focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdded thickness toward the tip for longer service life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. grip length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e~32 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kss-note\"\u003eNote: Images\/finishing may vary slightly by batch. Always inspect, sand, and oil bamboo regularly for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Care hint --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\" class=\"kss-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eQuick care tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"kss-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore practice: check for splits or raised fibres; sand lightly if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter practice: wipe down and air-dry; store in a dry, ventilated place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery few weeks: apply a light coat of oil, then wipe off excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FIK \/ AJKF Regulations (reference) --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 18px 0 8px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900;\"\u003eFIK \/ AJKF Competition Regulations — Quick Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"FIK Specifications for one shinai\" role=\"table\" class=\"kss-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory (Age)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMax Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMin Weight — Male\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMin Weight — Female\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMin Tip Ø — Male\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMin Tip Ø — Female\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunior High (12–15)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 114 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 440 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 400 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSenior High (15–18)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 117 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 480 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 420 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdults (18+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 120 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 510 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 440 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kss-note\"\u003eMinimum \u003cem\u003esakigawa\u003c\/em\u003e (leather tip) length: 50 mm. Shinai are weighed with leather fittings, without \u003cem\u003etsuba\u003c\/em\u003e\/\u003cem\u003etsuba-dome\u003c\/em\u003e. Max \u003cem\u003etsuba\u003c\/em\u003e diameter: 9 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57112474354045,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/BASIC-SINGLE-TOP.jpg?v=1759852202","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-gb\/products\/essential-practice-shinai-single-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}