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STOCK CLEARANCE: VANGUARD MYRMIDON Men (Limited Stock)

STOCK CLEARANCE: VANGUARD MYRMIDON Men (Limited Stock)

¥25,900 JPY
¥25,900 JPY
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VANGUARD MYRMIDON Men

A VANGUARD MYRMIDON Men from our stock clearance sale, available in selected sizes only, from our remaining stock. Once a size sells out, it will no longer be available through this clearance listing.

GUARD-STITCH Protection for Demanding Practice

Building on the Original VANGUARD concept, the VANGUARD MYRMIDON Men combines extra cushioning with flexibility and comfort. It is particularly suited to regular or intense practice and receiving strikes as Motodachi.

VANGUARD MYRMIDON Men

Men Only

This listing is for the Men only. Chichikawa, Himo, and a Tenugui are not included. Any accessories shown in the photographs are for illustration only.

Ordering Stock Clearance Items

Stock clearance products must be ordered separately from products in our general range.

You may combine items from the stock clearance sale in one order, but please place a separate order for any general-range products. This allows us to ship all items in your clearance order from a single location.

Key Features

  • Original GUARD-STITCH pattern
    Large, padded cushions in the Futon, created by four lines of 3mm stitching aligned at 14mm intervals.
  • Diagonal stitching on the Mendare
    Adds durability where the shoulders rub against the material, with 5mm diagonal stitching.
  • IBB Mengane
    A light, strong protective cage with reinforced bars in the strike zone.
  • Extra cushioned Futon
    Designed to offer protection while retaining flexibility.

Choose Your Size

Available clearance sizes are 62cm, 64cm, 72cm, and 74cm, subject to remaining stock. Select your size using the size selector. These are ready-stock sizes.

The size refers to measurement A, around the head from the tip of the chin to the furthest point at the crown. For accuracy, ask someone to help you measure.

If you are unsure which size you need, please contact us before ordering.

Men measurement A guideA Measurement Measure from the tip of the chin to the furthest point at the crown. Keep your mouth closed and keep the tape in front of the ears. The tape should be reasonably tight, but not squeezing.

Actual product may vary slightly from photographs.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 101 reviews.

Customer photo review of *SPECIAL OFFER!* - 'VANGUARD MYRMIDON' Super Protective GUARD-STITCH KendoStar Bogu Set

My First Bogu! Honstly I have had the best exprinece with kendoStar and this bogu set. I did my homework and took loads of time both looking online and various bogu sets and information about its production etc. Andy has come up with a non-native japanese freindly bogu set taking into account foreign body measurements and ensuring that all KendoStar sets give amaing quality to the practitioner! Having done mt own research and spoken to club members, other practitioners and my teacher this bogu set is what I settled on as it's super protective and I wanted it to last me for a few years. My sensei is really impressed with the subtle details that obviously he could notice that as a new practitioner I couldn't things like a slightly thicker kote on the hand that is more likely to be hit which is really nice to see. I ordered an non-standard leather cherry blossom do as part of my set which meant my bogu set took slightly longer however when KendoStar encountered issues they made sure to look after me really well and ensure that I did not go without and had to cancel a seminar I previously booked they did this by giving me an additional plain black do which they didn't have to do but really gave amazing customer service. Really, really happy with this set and will absolutely be buying replacement bogu parts such as kote etc when they were out, however I expect given the quality that this will be many years away. Don't sit on this Bogu simply buy!

Stuart C. 5/5 Verified

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As someone completely new to Kendo, I have nothing to compare this bogu set against. This is my first set, so this review is simply based on my experience as a customer. The craftsmanship is excellent. I’m very particular about quality and always inspect my purchases thoroughly. I honestly couldn’t find any meaningful flaws. If you examine it under a microscope, you might spot the occasional tiny cosmetic imperfection, but nothing that affects the quality or use of the equipment. The packaging was outstanding. Every item arrived in its original packaging and was individually protected. Shipping to Australia was also very fast. The only thing I found a little surprising was that none of the main pieces—the Men, Kote, or other components—had any “Vanguard Myrmidon” branding or tags. For a premium product, I expected some form of identification. It doesn’t affect the quality at all; it just seemed a little unusual. Overall, I’m very pleased with the purchase. The quality exceeded my expectations, the service was excellent, and I wouldn’t hesitate to buy from Kendostar again. Thanks Robert

Rob A. 5/5 Verified

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Excellent balance between protection, comfort and price. The bogu feels sturdy and protective wituout being too heavy... and. both the materials and craftsmanship are TOP QUALITY! The stitching, fabric, embroidery, and dye all look and feel premium, even after months of use. The sizing was also increidble accurate.... it honestly feels tailor-made. The men has the perfect balance of protection and lightweight comfort. Overall, it was a great purchase!

Miluska 5/5

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Absolutely amazing 👏 I bought my first bogu set and I was so excited to finally get it. It was also nice to have a quick codes for videos on how to attach himos. It was also nice to get as a present tenugui of good quality! Im absolutely obsessed with kote 😍 Wearing this set feels like you are sitting in a newly bought car 😄 Thank you very much! And best regards!

Maksym T. 5/5 Verified

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Customer service was always fast to reply and super helpful. I wanted some customization to the set and everything went really smoothly. All pieces fit perfectly, mendare and tare feel really solid but still easy to break in to proper shape. Also I have never had a new pair of kote that feel so soft and flexible out off the box. Delivery time was long due to the customizations, just as I expected, but it surely was worth the wait.

Toni N. 5/5 Verified

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Customer photo review of *SPECIAL OFFER!* - 'VANGUARD MYRMIDON' Super Protective GUARD-STITCH KendoStar Bogu Set

After some discussion with my dojo sensei and emailing the support service, I decided to choose Myrmidon. I can't describe how happy I am with this bogu set as my first one! Impressive quality, sturdy look, and a comfortable fit. As someone with hearing loss who uses hearing aids, the men fits very well! Delivery was indeed very fast, and the support service was very helpful :) I absolutely recommend it to everyone — especially for this price!

Pavlo L. 5/5 Verified

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Customer photo review of *SPECIAL OFFER!* - 'VANGUARD MYRMIDON' Super Protective GUARD-STITCH KendoStar Bogu Set

This bogu is amazing. Is fits very well and the delivery was fast and easy. It was safely packed. I already tested it in a training Session and it protected me very good. The quality is amazing and the used materials are soft and protective at the same time. So when you are looking for a bogu that fits nicely and protects your from every strike, this bogu is what you need. Especially for that prize. I recommend it in every case.

Alexander W. 5/5 Verified

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I am new to Kendo, I started because my son wanted to do this and joined in. After a few months decided on the Myrmidon bogu because of the extra padding as I suffer from quervain syndrome and tendinitis in my hands which makes them extra sensitive. I can't compare to other sets as its my first one, but I would say that you feel the hits for sure, but not once have I felt pain, at worst if someone hits you hard it stings. For sensitive people I recommend extra pads for kote and men. weight is great, quality seems amazing, Andy's instructional videos are perfect. Small sidenote, if its your first set, make sure to buy a bogu bag as its not included.

Steven M C V. 5/5 Verified

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Wow. What an excellent bogu!!! I've started Kendo a few month ago because of my son wanted to. So i told myself "Come on old man. Give it a try and join him!" Shortly after i could use a bogu for rent for practise i immediatly knew "I WANT MY OWN. ASAP." The quality of the bogu i've bought is fantastic. Every little detail seemed perfect to me. I'm can't wait for practise. I am sure that i'll buy my sons bogu at Kendostar when in a few month. OK. Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn. Kendostar ist richtig gut. Greetings from Gladbeck, Germany (Near Bottrop 😉) Marco Rottmann

Marco R. 5/5

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This was my first bogu set. Before that I was renting for 1,5 years a bogu from my club so I had some prior experience. The bogu was way better than I expected. The quality feels really good, the white kotes are a big advantage and overall the men is really protective. I also want to point out that it was really easy to shape the men to take the mount fuji shape, i only had it tightened for one night and the next morning the men was looking fantastic. Absolutely recommend.

Dimitrios L. 5/5 Verified

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Its the 2nd bogu set i own. Overall, i'm very happy wirh the purchase I really appreciate the good padding of the men, very effective against some kenshi who apply excessive strenght. I liked the kote too, not so stiff even the first time, and good padding too. But i disliked the palm material. It's a synthetic lether that is kind of slippery and also make me sweat more (i usually don't sweat much from the pal). Now I have to use gloves under to keep a good grip, which was not the case with my previous kote (other brand). The do is good, nothing special to say about.

Solveig I. 5/5 Verified

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The fit and comfort of the men, doh, and tare are superb. They feel like this is always how bogu should feel, almost like an extension of the body. The protection level is also extremely good. I am a little sceptical about the durability and protection of the Kote but I am willing to give them a good trial. I'd also appreciate maybe one more centimetre of forearm protection, they seem just a touch short. Overall, that's a 4.5/5 from me. Many thanks!

Karen M. 4/5 Verified

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I had to return the original size I ordered as I have a strange shaped head... but Kendostar were really helpful in making sure I got the right size, including checking my measurements and sending out a replacement very promptly. The men fits well and has had its first practice this weekend. Very happy with my purchase and the great customer service I received.

Matthew P. 5/5 Verified

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I am new to Kendo and I just received my first bogu from Kendostar, the Vanguard Myrmidon. While being new it wasn't the increased protection, but the cool stitching on the tare that caught my attention. Since receiving it I have tried it on and was pleased with how well my eyes lined up with the mononomi. I still have not done any sparring with it, but wore the do and tare to my last practice and was pleased with the fit. So far it looks like an excellent starter set for me.

Keith J. 5/5 Verified

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My wife and I have been using this bogu set since November, and we are extremely happy with both the quality and the level of protection it provides. Every strike has been well absorbed by the padding, with no unmitigated impact felt. We even took it to our first tournament, where the bogu performed far better than its owners did. We would also like to sincerely thank the Kendostar team for their excellent email support throughout the selection and sizing process. Their guidance made everything straightforward and reassuring. We will definitely continue buying from them in the future.

Sergio A. 5/5 Verified

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