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'VANGUARD' Extra Protective KendoStar Men

'VANGUARD' Extra Protective KendoStar Men

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PERFECT FOR *ALL* LEVELS OF KENDOKA - VANGUARD HAS BEEN SPECIALLY DEVELOPED TO BE EXTREMELY PROTECTIVE - PERFECT FOR BOTH BEGINNERS, AS WELL AS ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS WHO OFTEN ACT AS MOTODACHI.

Measuring Guide:

(A) Measure from the tip of the chin, to the furthest point at the crown. Keep mouth closed, and keep tape in front of ears. Hold the tape still with your finger, whilst another person takes the measurement. Tape should be reasonably tight, but not squeezing.
B) Measure around the forehead at the widest point, where you would wear a hat. Keep the tape above your ears and eyebrows.
C) Measure from the bottom of the chin, to the middle of the eyes. For accuracy, have someone help you.

BACK & REINCARNATED!

The Extra Protective Bogu Set 'VANGUARD' is one of the Bogu sets that stands out as unique amongst its rivals. The culmination of years of research and trials, VANGUARD has been specifically developed to not only be comfortable, and functional - but most importantly, extremely protective.

"I designed the VANGUARD Bogu set, based somewhat on the most popular Bogu sets that I have designed in the past. During my career as a Kendogu professional, it has been somewhat hard to deliver a Kendo Bogu set that provides this level of protection, whilst I was employed at Japanese companies. Despite producing an extremely popular, extra-protective Bogu set in the past, that was hugely popular, I was told by the companies in Japan that worked for that it was not to be continued - as it did not meet the needs of Japanese customers.

This upset me a great deal, and was a deciding factor in leaving employment at such companies, in order to start KendoStar.

The great thing about VANGUARD is that it is great for ALL levels of Kendoka. It's great for instructors who are on the receiving end of lots of hard strikes - especially from beginners. But it is also a fantastic set for instructors to recommend to their students, including the beginners, as they also benefit from the protective features. I know myself, from my own experience as a Kendo instructor, that a large number of students quit Kendo shortly after first wearing the Bogu. This is because of the pain that they experience as beginners, which not only are they not used to, but also because they are also on the receiving end of strikes from other beginners, who have not mastered the cutting technique.

In Japan, this is less of a problem, as most beginners are children, and not adults. So they do not experience hard strikes in the same way. Therefore, simply allowing a new adult beginner to use the same kind of Bogu that is popular in Japan can be quite risky.

Therefore, VANGUARD carries on my own personal tradition of designing and manufacturing Bogu sets to cater to this concept, and I could not be more proud to finally bring the most protective, and most comfortable Bogu set so far to the international Kendo community" - Andy Fisher, KendoStar CEO.

Literally perfect for ALL levels of Kendoka.

The Men is stitched using extra-wide 10mm Pitch-zashi stitching - making the cushioning quality of the Futon exceptional. Further, an additional layer of 'Shin' (inner padding) is included, to ensure protection in optimized. However, to prevent wear and tear, and to allow for good shaping, 5mm diagonal 'Naname-zashi' is used on the Mendare - ensuring VANGUARD is both durable, and comfortable. A light, but strong IBB Mengane (protective cage) features reinforced Titanium bars in the strike zone - giving excellent balance, and exceptional strength. To improve hygiene, a new type of specially developed micro-bacterial felt is used for the Uchiwa (face padding), which dries quickly, and is resilient to odor.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 149 reviews.

Customer photo review of 'VANGUARD' Extra Protective KendoStar Men

Second time with this model. First one lasted for years and is still usable. My workhorse men but that’s a reflection of its quality and usability as it gets used more often than other more expensive men I have.

Neil S. 5/5 Verified

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Customer photo review of 'VANGUARD' Extra Protective KendoStar Men

The material is soft, top part is extra thick for protection and the size is perfect. Can’t wait to start wearing this during practice! Thank you

Kareem Z. 5/5 Verified

'VANGUARD' Extra Protective KendoStar Men

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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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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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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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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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Amazing team, amazing product, this is a company who really takes pride in their work(no glaze). Ezgi from kendostar really helped me with my order when I forgot to add an item, he managed to ship the item with my bogu to avoid the extra shipping cost I would’ve had to pay, it would have been easy to just say no and save the hassle of helping but he did anyway. Would recommend

Victor M. 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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Upgraded from a budget men, the feel fit and comfort is a massive upgrade, and when sparring or acting as motodachi, I barely felt strikes that would have been painful in my old men. Just wonderful!

Mark H. 5/5 Verified

'VANGUARD' Extra Protective KendoStar Men

Delivered quickly, in true KendoStar fashion. I am often acting as motodachi so the extra protection is welcome. Just received this men and have only worn once, but the sizing and immediate comfort give me confidence that this men will only get more comfortable as the shape gets broken in.

Sean D. 5/5

'VANGUARD' Extra Protective KendoStar Men

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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