We will help you acquire proper gear when the time comes (Shobukan does not sell any equipment), which includes:
- a Jo/Staff and a Tachi/bokuto (wooden long & short swords). Swords will need a sword-guard
- A bag to carry your weapons and uniform
- An Obi/wide belt, black is fine
- A uniform top (uwagi – gi top) and traditional pants (hakama – split pants). The standard Kendo-style, dark blue cotton uwagi and hakama are the norm. Everyone, students and teachers, all wear the same kind/color of uniform.
- A pair of light-weight pants or shorts under your hakama
- knee pads
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