{"product_id":"ikkyu-womens-koto-shinai","title":"[5-50% off] *NEW* Ladies Premium Koto Shinai 'IKKYŪ'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ksd\" style=\"--ksd-accent:#797b7d;--ksd-hero-from:#111827;--ksd-hero-to:#939597\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order. Usually ships in 1 to 2 weeks.\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=\"一叶 IKKYŪ\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/premium-kanji-black_0001_ikkyu.png?v=1793635519\u0026amp;width=400\" width=\"532\" height=\"573\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ksd-badge\"\u003ePremium Women's Shinai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIKKYŪ Women's Koto Shinai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium women's Koto Jissengata Shinai: a straighter, traditional profile with its balance towards the tip, and a thinner Jissengata tip, finished for competition.\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\u003eIKKYŪ Women's Koto Shinai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Koto Jissengata Shinai made to the women's specification. Its straighter, traditional profile has a thinner bulge through its body, which moves the centre of balance towards the tip, so the tip carries through each strike with a solid, authoritative feel. 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\"\u003eLike every model in the Premium range, IKKYŪ is made to your specification: choose your fittings and Tsuru colour, or order the bamboo only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-split__media\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"IKKYŪ Women's Koto Jissengata Shinai with a straight profile balanced towards the tip, 24mm standard grip, and a choice of fittings\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/ikkyu-kv.jpg?v=1793705860\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\u003eTraditional Profile, Competition Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Koto Shinai is straighter, with a thinner bulge through its body, so its balance sits towards the tip. IKKYŪ is finished with a thinner Jissengata tip, which brings the balance a little closer to the hands, and a match-grade finish, with firm, thick-walled staves finished slim for a crisp, decisive feel on impact.\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\u003eMade to Your Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your fittings and Tsuru colour and receive your \u003cstrong\u003eIKKYŪ\u003c\/strong\u003e fully assembled and ready to use, or order the bamboo only to fit with your own fittings.\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\u003eWomen's specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade to the women's guideline weight, lighter than a men's Shinai of the same length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoto Jissengata profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA straighter, traditional profile with a thinner bulge, so the balance moves towards the tip for a solid, authoritative strike, finished with a thinner Jissengata tip.\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 24mm on size 39, measured on the bamboo without the Tsuka.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree fitting options, or the bamboo only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Tsuru colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven Tsuru colours for fitted options.\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 women and juniors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in women's size 39, and in junior size 38.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Premium range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach Premium women's model carries its own name in silver engraving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Clean Premium Option\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straighter, traditional Shinai for women who prefer a classic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-soft\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade Your Way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour choice of fittings and Tsuru colour, assembled for you.\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 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=\"IKKYŪ 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 Women's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWomen, university age and adult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 Girls'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh school girls, approx. age 15 to 18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420g+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e117cm\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 IKKYŪ For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIKKYŪ is for women Kendoka who prefer a straighter, traditional Shinai with its balance towards the tip, finished to a competition standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits Kendoka whose Kendo is built on committed attacks from longer distance, from experienced competitors to high school juniors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-grid ksd-grid--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Fittings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitted options are supplied fully assembled, with Tsuka, Sakigawa, Nakayui, and a Tsuru in your chosen colour. The options differ only in the Tsuka: the other parts are the same. Or order the bamboo only and fit your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Fitting options\" class=\"ksd-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eThe bamboo only, for Kendoka who prefer to fit their own Tsuka, Sakigawa, Nakayui, and Tsuru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Single Folded Basic Fittings: a Tsuka folded once with one loop for the Tsuru, a Sakigawa, a Tsuru and a Sakigomu\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Standard_Single.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Folded Basic Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eA standard leather Tsuka, folded once at the end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Single Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings: a Gin leather Tsuka folded once with one loop for the Tsuru, a Sakigawa, a Tsuru and a Sakigomu\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Deluxe_Single.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eA softer Deluxe ‘Gin’ leather Tsuka, folded once at the end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Double Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings: a Gin leather Tsuka folded twice with two loops for the Tsuru, a Sakigawa, a Tsuru and a Sakigomu\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Deluxe_Double.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Folded Deluxe ‘Gin’ Leather Fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eA softer Deluxe ‘Gin’ leather Tsuka, folded twice at the end with two loops for the Tsuru, for extra durability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ksd-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Tsuru Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you choose fittings, you can also choose the colour of the Tsuru, the string that runs along the back of the Shinai, opposite the striking side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Tsuru colours\" class=\"ksd-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"White Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/White-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yellow Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Yellow-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Black Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Black-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Blue Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Blue-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Purple Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Purple-300x300.jpg?v=1793786541\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Green Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Green-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Red Tsuru on a fitted Shinai\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/Red-300x300.jpg?v=1793786542\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":58995959169405,"sku":"K1FA-W","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6609\/7967\/files\/ikkyu-image.jpg?v=1793705861","url":"https:\/\/kendostar.com\/en-us\/products\/ikkyu-womens-koto-shinai","provider":"KendoStar International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}