The Shinai Master

Find Your
Perfect Shinai

A 9-question guide to your ideal match

The right shinai doesn't just fit your hand —
it moves the way you move.

Tell me about your practice and your spirit.
I'll find the one that was made for you.

9 questions  ·  3 minutes
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Where are you from?
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United States
🇨🇦
Canada
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Other Country
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How long have you been practicing Kendo?
🌱
Less than 1 year
Just starting my journey
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1–5 years
Building my foundation
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5–10 years
Developing my own style
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10+ years
A seasoned warrior of the way
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How old are you?
This determines your ideal shinai size
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What is your gender?
Affects shinai weight & size standards
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Male
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Female
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What is your primary fighting stance?
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Chudan
Middle guard — the most common stance
☝️
Jodan
High guard — aggressive overhead stance
✌️
Nito
Two-sword style — large and small shinai
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What are you looking for in your next shinai?
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My Perfect Match
Best fit for both competition and training
🎯
Training Shinai
Durable for hard daily practice
📈
Skill Development
Improve grip form and striking technique
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Last question — what's your fighting style?
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Speed & Combinations
Fast, fluid attacks with high volume strikes
💥
Powerful & Precise
Deliberate, forceful strikes that make every point count
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How do you like your grip to feel?
This helps us match the right balance
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Thick & Solid
Hand-weighted — the shinai feels lighter and swings faster
✋
Standard
Balanced feel — a comfortable all-round choice
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Slim & Precise
Tip-weighted — sharper control and easier technique
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What grip shape feels right for you?
The shape affects how your hand connects with the shinai
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Round (Standard)
Traditional circular grip — familiar, widely used, no learning curve
🥚
Oval (Koban)
Oval-shaped grip — naturally guides your hand into correct position, similar to a wooden sword
🔷
Octagon
Eight-sided grip — locks into your palm perfectly, prevents slipping, sharpens hand technique
💎
Octagon Oval
The premium combination — oval alignment meets octagonal fit for the sharpest control