{"product_id":"kensei-green-koto-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Ultimate Koto Shinai 'KENSEI GREEN'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ksd\" style=\"--ksd-accent:#038653;--ksd-hero-from:#111827;--ksd-hero-to:#038955\"\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 Green Koto Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Koto Jissengata Shinai: the straighter, traditional profile of a Koto with weight towards the tip, finished with a thinner Jissengata tip for quicker handling.\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 Green Koto Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Koto Jissengata Shinai. Its straighter, traditional Koto profile has a thinner bulge through the body, which keeps the centre of balance towards the tip for the solid, authoritative strike Kendoka value in a Koto Shinai. The thinner Jissengata tip brings the balance a little back towards the hands, so it stays quick and adaptable.\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 green, 緑.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__media\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"KENSEI Green Koto Jissengata Shinai with a straight profile, balanced towards the tip, and 25mm standard grip\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-green-kv.jpg?v=1793369264\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\u003eTip Weight, Quick Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Koto Shinai is straighter, with a thinner bulge through its body, so its balance sits towards the tip and every strike carries through. KENSEI Green is finished with a thinner Jissengata tip, which brings the balance a little closer to the hands for quicker, more adaptable handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits Kendoka who favour committed Tobikomi-Waza and Ai-Waza from longer distance, and who also look for Ippon with Oji-Waza and combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle Koto Jissengata Shinai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 x KENSEI Green Koto 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\u003eKoto Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA straighter, traditional profile with a thinner bulge, finished with a thinner Jissengata tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip weight, quick handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Koto profile keeps weight at the tip for a solid strike, while the thinner tip keeps it quick in the hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for attacks from distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuited to Tobikomi-Waza and Ai-Waza from longer distance, as well as Oji-Waza and combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch-grade finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirm, thick-walled staves finished slim, for a crisp, decisive feel on impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard round grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA familiar round Tsuka, so the traditional feel comes from the profile rather than the grip. Approximately 25mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.\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\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 green.\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\u003eA Traditional Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Kendoka who prefer the feel of a classic Koto Shinai in their hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolid, Decisive Strikes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the balance towards the tip, each strike carries weight and authority.\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 weight below is the minimum and the length the maximum set out in the All Japan Kendo Federation guidelines for this 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 Green 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\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 Green For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKENSEI Green is for Kendoka who prefer a traditional-feeling Shinai, with a straighter profile and its balance towards the tip, and a thinner tip that keeps it quick in the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits Kendoka whose Kendo is built on committed attacks from longer distance. It is the successor to our RYUKATSU Shinai, and the best pick if you appreciate RYUKATSU.\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":58994915508605,"sku":"PFW","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/kensei-green-image.jpg?v=1793369266","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-gb\/products\/kensei-green-koto-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}