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KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai & Carry Bag!

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai & Carry Bag!

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KendoStar Beginner Kendo Starter Set

A simple, high quality starter set for new Kendoka, built around the essential equipment needed to begin regular Kendo training with confidence.

Starting Kendo can feel confusing, especially when trying to work out which equipment you actually need. This set has been designed to make that first step much easier, giving beginners a practical, reliable, and carefully selected set of core items without unnecessary extras.

What is Included?

  • 1 x KendoStar Essentials Single Layer Cotton Kendogi and Synthetic Hakama
    A comfortable and practical uniform set, ideal for beginners starting regular Keiko.
  • 1 x Zip Up Style Nylon Kendo Shinai Bag
    Designed to carry up to 3 Shinai and 1 Bokken, giving you useful extra space as your training equipment grows.
  • 1 x Practice Shinai
    A reliable practice Shinai suitable for regular beginner training.

Uniform Upgrade Available

You can upgrade the included uniform to the KACHI Elite Featherweight Uniform, a lighter, easier care option that is especially popular for regular training, seminars, travel, and warmer Dojo environments.

Recommended for Beginners

We strongly recommend adding a spare Practice Shinai. Shinai naturally wear with use, and having a second one ready means you are not left unable to train if your main Shinai becomes damaged or needs maintenance.

Optional Add Ons

You can customise your starter set with useful extras, depending on your Dojo requirements and how complete you would like your first Kendo equipment setup to be.

  • Spare Practice Shinai, recommended for beginners
  • Basic Bokken, suitable for Bokuto Ni Yoru Kendo Kihon Waza Keiko Ho and Kata practice
  • Deluxe White Oak Bokken, a higher quality option with a more traditional feel
  • Deluxe White Oak Bokken Set, ideal if your Dojo requires both standard and short Bokken

Tsuba and Tsubadome Included

All Shinai and Bokken ordered with this set will come with the appropriate Tsuba and Tsubadome, so you have the correct fittings needed for use.

Please check with your Dojo or instructor if you are unsure which optional items you need. Requirements can vary depending on the Dojo, especially for Bokken use and Kihon Waza practice. You are also very welcome to ask us for guidance by emailing mail@kendostar.com.

Please note that products may vary slightly from photographs. The photo shows the set with the Basic Bokken option added, which is not included as standard unless selected.

Kendogi Size Chart
Kendogi measurement diagram
Kendogi Size Chart, cm
Size A B C Height, cm
00 45 68 43 120 to 130
0 47 70 46 130 to 140
1 50 73 49 145 to 155
2 57 78 54 160 to 165
3 63 84 58 165 to 170
4 70 88 62 175 to 180
5 76 95 65 185 to 190
6 82 100 70 190 plus

All measurements are approximate. Values shown in centimeters.

Hakama Length Chart
Hakama length reference
Hakama Length Chart, cm
Hakama Size Approx. Length, cm
20 77
21 80
22 84
23 88
24 91
25 95
26 99
27 103
28 107

All measurements are approximate. Values shown in centimeters.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 153 reviews.

Customer photo review of KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

company trust is build on their support, and while I've contacted Kendostar support due to my own lack of knowledge or mistake, they have been top of the game. I especially wish to highlight Ezgi who was super helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you very much and looking for forward with doing business with Kendostar in the future, highly recommend!

Ian G. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

Customer photo review of KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

Excellent quality starter set, all our club members are very satisfied with their purchase. The uniform set is hard-wearing and easy to care for, making it a great choice for those new to kendo. The bokken and shinai are also made of top-notch materials and feel great to use. The carry bag brings the whole set together! Overall, would easily recommend to anyone beginning kendo. The customer service from KendoStar was also excellent, made our club order amazingly smooth and a delightful experience.

Durham Kendo C. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

Customer photo review of KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

Product is 5 stars. At least from what I can tell. Kendogi is fantastic and I’m extremely happy I upgraded to the Kachi. Hakama and shinai bag are very good quality as well. The problem I currently have though is the shipment was two packages and DHL only delivered one. No real fault to Kendo Star although my situation leaves me questioning the choice of carrier. Days later and I’m still only hearing “we’re looking into it” from DHL. Meanwhile, no shinai or boken for this beginner to use. I bet they are great products. Just wish I would get to handle them myself.

Galayda E. 3/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

Customer photo review of KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

I got this set a few months ago, I can now say that it is a great value set for beginners. The synthetic uniform I got is good looking and easy to care ; the bokuto looks good (better than I actually expected) and I use the shinai during all practices. The bag is useful to transport several shinai/bokuto, but I prefer using a lighter bag when I only need one.

Eric D. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

Customer photo review of KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

This is the second set I've ordered and the quality of all items is just great, especially for beginners. As before, customer support was amazing and swapping the indigo gi fir a white one was (again) no issue at all. This is the first time I've used KendoStar's embroidery service and the result is absolutely crisp and clean, and it looks fantastic! I.m.o., if you're new to Kendo, grab one of these sets as it'll put many smiles on your face!

Martijn B. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

My son was overjoyed to receive this package! He couldn't stop saying how nice the Gi felt on his skin and spent the good of two days learning how to tie the Hakama. The products are very good quality and the sizing chart was very accurate. The staff was friendly and responded to my questions quickly. We'll be ordering here again!

Debra G. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

I ordered the beginner’s set and received it quickly. I also exchanged the hakama without any issues because I initially chose the wrong size. The store’s support team was friendly and handled the exchange promptly. I’m very satisfied with my purchase and the quality of the products, and I’ll definitely recommend this shop to friends.

Raman S. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

The items are amazing! The delivery is 4 starts. In the beginning I did not receive my Shinai & Bokken, the packages were split, similarly as others mentioned. But I didn't need to contact support, just a little extra patience and everything arrived after another week.

Athanasios C. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!

Really fabulous & courteous service. The beginners’ set arrived via courier very quickly. The shinai, bokken & carry bag are good quality. The hakama was the correct size, but the kendogi that I ordered turned out to be too small and after an exchange of emails, I returned the item and was re-supplied with a different one that fitted perfectly. The quality of the uniform is excellent. Great result - thank you KendoStar!

Hilary H. 5/5 Verified

KENDO BEGINNER START UP VALUE SET - Uniform Set, Shinai, Bokken & Carry Bag!