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[EXTRA 15% OFF AT CHECKOUT] - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

[EXTRA 15% OFF AT CHECKOUT] - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

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VANGUARD Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

A highly protective, dependable, and comfortable Bogu set for Kendoka of all levels. Ideal for beginners, regular Keiko, advanced practitioners, and those who often act as Motodachi.

The VANGUARD Bogu Set is one of KendoStar’s most trusted and popular protective Bogu options. It has been designed for real, regular Dojo use, with excellent cushioning, strong durability, and a practical specification that makes it suitable for a wide range of Kendoka.

Whether you are buying your first Bogu set, upgrading from a basic club set, or looking for a reliable set that can handle repeated hard Keiko, VANGUARD gives you a strong balance of protection, comfort, and value.

In Stock and Ready to Ship

This product usually ships in 1 to 2 business days. It is an excellent choice if you need a protective, high quality Bogu set without waiting for made to order production.

Why Choose VANGUARD?

  • Excellent protection for all levels
    Designed to give reliable cushioning and protection for beginners, regular practitioners, and advanced Kendoka.
  • Ideal for Motodachi
    A strong choice for Kendoka who often receive repeated strikes during teaching, Kakari-Geiko, or intense Keiko.
  • Comfortable and practical
    Built to feel secure and protective while remaining comfortable enough for regular use.
  • Strong, proven specification
    Features protective stitching, a reinforced IBB Mengane, durable Kote, and a reliable 50 piece type synthetic Do.
  • Great value
    A dependable Bogu set that offers serious protection and practical performance at an accessible price point.

Key Specifications

  • Men Futon
    Extra wide 10mm Pitch-Zashi stitching with additional inner padding for excellent cushioning.
  • Mendare
    Tighter 5mm Naname-Zashi stitching for shaping and durability.
  • IBB Mengane
    Light, strong, and well balanced, with reinforced titanium bars in the main strike zone.
  • Uchiwa
    Quick dry micro-bacterial felt for improved hygiene and odour resistance.
  • Kote
    10mm Pitch-Zashi construction, additional strike zone padding, flexible wrist cut, tough synthetic palms, and Yoroi-Kazari on the fists.
  • Do
    Toughened black 50 piece type synthetic Do-Dai with Kurozan Mune and a choice of Mune design.
  • Tare
    Soft 10mm Mae-Obi with 5mm panel stitching for shape, durability, and comfort.

What is Included?

This set includes Men, Kote, Do, Tare, Himo, Chichikawa, and Tenugui.

Built for Real Keiko

VANGUARD is designed for the practical demands of regular Kendo training. It gives strong protection in the areas that matter most, helping you train with confidence.

Protective Without Feeling Overcomplicated

This set focuses on useful, meaningful protective features rather than unnecessary decoration. The result is a dependable Bogu set that works well for many different levels of practice.

Men

The VANGUARD Men uses extra wide 10mm Pitch-Zashi stitching through the Futon to provide excellent cushioning. Additional inner padding is included to further improve protection in the main strike zone.

The Mendare uses 5mm Naname-Zashi stitching, helping the Men keep a clean shape while improving durability and fit. The IBB Mengane is light, strong, and well balanced, with reinforced titanium bars in the strike zone.

VANGUARD Extra Protective KendoStar Men

Kote

The VANGUARD Kote are designed to combine protection, flexibility, and durability. They feature matching 10mm Pitch-Zashi construction and additional padding in the strike zone, helping protect the hands during hard Keiko.

The wrist joint uses a flexible and durable original cut, while the palms are made from tough synthetic leather. Yoroi-Kazari is used on the fists to support manoeuvrability and ease of movement.

VANGUARD Extra Protective KendoStar Kote

Do

The VANGUARD set includes a toughened black 50 piece type synthetic Do-Dai. This gives the set a clean, traditional appearance while keeping it practical and durable for regular training.

The Do is supplied with a Kurozan Mune, and customers can choose from the available Mune design options.

VANGUARD Extra Protective KendoStar Do

Tare

The VANGUARD Tare is made to offer a balance of protection, comfort, and shape. The Mae-Obi uses soft 10mm stitching for comfort around the waist, while the Tare panels use 5mm stitching for a crisp shape and improved durability.

VANGUARD Extra Protective KendoStar Tare

Measuring Guide

Please follow the measuring guide carefully when ordering. Accurate measurements help us supply the most suitable size.

Men Measuring Guide
Men measurement A guide A 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.
Men measurement B guide B Measurement Measure around the forehead at the widest point, where you would wear a hat. Keep the tape above your ears and eyebrows.
Men measurement C guide C Measurement Measure from the bottom of the chin to the middle of the eyes. For accuracy, have someone help you.
Kote Measuring Guide
Kote measurement D guide D Measurement Measure from the wrist joint to the tip of the middle finger.
Kote measurement E guide E Measurement Measure in a slight diagonal line around the knuckle and palm area.
Kote measurement F guide F Measurement Measure around the palm, with all fingers and thumb closed.

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Mune Design Options

The VANGUARD Do is supplied with a Kurozan Mune. The available Mune design options include the styles shown below.

Souzashi Mune design Souzashi
Tsubasa Kazari Mune design Tsubasa Kazari

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Do-Dai Colour Options

Standard Black is included. Additional Do-Dai colour options are available through the options page below.

Do-Dai Colour Options
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Production Time Note

Changing the Do-Dai from Standard Black may increase production time by approximately 10 to 36 weeks depending on the chosen Do-Dai series.

Please contact us before ordering if you need guidance on choosing the best Do-Dai option for your set.

From Our Founder, Andy Fisher

VANGUARD continues my tradition of building highly protective, comfortable Bogu that supports beginners and instructors alike, especially when receiving hard strikes. It is designed for real world Dojo use as well as sharp presentation.

Final Notes

Actual product may vary slightly from photographs. Please check all selected options carefully before ordering, especially if choosing a custom Do-Dai.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 122 reviews.

Customer photo review of *SPECIAL OFFER* - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

Completely in love with my new Bogu set because it offers a new Kendo experience to me, in any part of the training. It’s good quality by great pricing and it fits like a glove. Also the service is outstanding: Andy Fisher and the Kendostar team answered all my questions in very kind and helpful manner and after my order, the equipment was shipped in no time (4 working days from UK to Germany). My Kendo supplier number one and definitely recommended to everyone!

Laura L. 5/5 Verified

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Customer photo review of *SPECIAL OFFER* - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

This was my first bogu set. I got it around Christmas, but waited a bit before posting a review. It's a very high quality set and it's been very good as a first set, because I feel no pain from strikes and it's not too heavy, therefore I can move freely in it. I highly recommend this set for any beginner like me, you won't be dissapointed!

Dorel-alexandru M. 5/5 Verified

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Customer photo review of *SPECIAL OFFER* - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

Great product, good quality, fast delivery and excellent support from the team! I made a mistake with my measurements and i figured it out after sending my order, but after contacting the support team everything was sorted out! The Bogu was packed perfectly and with attention to the details! High level of professionalism I would say!

Panagiotis V. 5/5 Verified

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Customer photo review of *SPECIAL OFFER* - Original ’VANGUARD’ Extra Protective KendoStar Bogu Set

My bogu experiences have always been with rental gear, after just one practice with my new Kendostar bogu I felt I had more mobility, and protection along with feeling lighter than my old rental set. The Nishi Ji Gold is a brilliant color, photos didn’t do it justice, it has a beautiful gradient when the light hits it. I didn’t feel any pain when I received men and kote strikes. The removable kote pad was amazing as I felt ZERO pain, that was a first for me. With this set I feel I can remove all fear of painful strikes!

Asa V. 5/5 Verified

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Absolutely brilliant bogu, and a perfect fit thanks to the great, clear instructions. In 5 years of practice spread over many decades, I think this might be the first men and kote that actually fit me correctly! I also love the use of varying stitch densities to get more padding out of the futon, and the 45-degree stitching on the men is top-knotch and a great feature. The difference between this and competitors in the same price range is remarkable. Highly recommended!

Michael U. 5/5 Verified

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I gave my order in the night, I assume they open around 08:00. My shipment was ready at 11:00. Increadibly fast delivery. And I received it in just 3 days. This is my first bogu and before buying I've made a good search for almost 2 weeks, every seller, ever set, everything. If you have enough budget just buy it you dont need to think too much like me. Its super good quality, a solid stucture.

Milen H. 5/5 Verified

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Kendostar was quick to ship my Vanguard bogu set, and I received it in less than a week. The set looks great and fits comfortably. My club mates were quite complementary of the set. As someone new to kendo, I really appreciated Andy including with the shipment resources on how to properly put on bogu. Overall, I am very satisfied with the purchase.

Tabitha L. 5/5 Verified

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Outstanding product, built to a very high standard and fully meeting expectations. What truly sets Kendostar apart is their exceptional customer focus: they pay attention to every detail and make you feel genuinely valued as a client. The service is impeccable from order to delivery, turning a simple purchase into a special experience. Thank you, Kendostar team, for the excellent work.

Nicolò Z. 5/5 Verified

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From beginning to end the experience was amazing! It was my first bogu so naturally I had a lot of questions, and Ezgi was very patient in answering every one of them in great detail. He even offered a customization for my specific situation, but I had to turn it down because it would take time and I couldn't wait to get my bogu 😆. They shipped it out Sept. 8 from GB via UPS, and I received it in Tennessee Sept. 10--it's like international Amazon Prime 😄! Shipping was free and no fees--so I only had to pay for the cost of the bogu. I love my first bogu and the experience of putting it on... hopefully I'll get better and faster and that I finally figure out how to tie the do evenly so it'll stop being too low on one side 😆.

Cecille S. 5/5 Verified

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