Elite Jissengata RYOKURYŪ Dobari Shinai

Designed for practitioners seeking enhanced maneuverability and reach, the Elite Jissengata RYOKURYŪ Dobari Shinai combines an innovative 立面実戦型 (Ritsumen Jissen-gata) profile with a shortened tsuka (handle), offering a refined balance and improved striking dynamics. This shinai is ideal for kendoka who aim to develop powerful, precise techniques while optimizing their range in combat.

Key Features

• Premium Taiwanese Keiichiku Bamboo:
  Unlike the more common and affordable Chinese keiichiku bamboo, this shinai is crafted from high-density Taiwanese keiichiku, which grows more slowly, resulting in tightly packed fibers for superior durability. Its robust construction ensures longevity, even through intense and frequent keiko.
• Ritsumen Jissen-Gata Profile for Enhanced Balance:
  The 立面実戦型 (Ritsumen Jissen-gata) design expands the nodal sections of the bamboo to shift the balance closer to the hands, creating a lighter-feeling tip. Additionally, the vertically oriented bamboo structure gives the shinai a slimmer silhouette and further reduces its perceived weight while maintaining strength.
• Shortened Tsuka for Tactical Striking:
  The shortened grip (柄短, Tsuka-Mijikai) encourages the use of wrist and arm strength to control the shinai, promoting better tenouchi (grip control) and improved striking speed. This design allows for extended reach, enabling practitioners to attack from a greater distance while maintaining agility.

Ideal For:

• Kendoka who prefer a lighter tip for swift and precise strikes.
• Practitioners looking to refine grip strength and tenouchi through a shorter handle.
• Fighters seeking to expand their tactical options by improving reach and striking efficiency.
• Advanced practitioners who want to challenge themselves with a shinai that demands refined technique and control.

The Elite Jissengata RYOKURYŪ Dobari Shinai is a must-have for those looking to enhance their technique and strategy in both practice and competition.