Essential IKŌ 6mm Lightweight Bogu

The Essential IKŌ is a lightweight 6 mm Bogu designed to combine comfort, protection and ease of movement. Suitable for beginners and junior practitioners while also offering features appreciated for competition, it is an excellent choice for a first Bogu as well as for developing kendoka.

The wider 6 mm stitching provides good cushioning and shock absorption, while strategically placed Clarino reinforcements improve durability without adding unnecessary weight. Short Men-dare and a lightweight Duralumin Mengane further contribute to comfortable and responsive movement.

The Do is available with a choice of three Shokko patterns for simple customisation.

Essential information

Key features:

• Lightweight 6 mm construction
• Good cushioning and shock absorption
• Suitable for beginners, juniors and developing competitors
• Short Men-dare for improved mobility
• Clarino reinforcements for added durability
• Lightweight Duralumin Mengane
• Choice of 3 Shokko patterns for the Do

Recommended for:

• Beginners purchasing their first Bogu
• Junior practitioners
• Regular Kendo practice
• Kendoka beginning competition practice
• Practitioners looking for a lightweight and easy-to-handle Bogu

Component details:

Men

• Mengane: lightweight Duralumin grille
• Men-buton: diagonal stitching for flexibility and durability
• Men-dare: short-length design for improved mobility
• Ago: 3-line decorative stitching
• Uchiwa: microfiber lining with good sweat absorption

Kote

• Kote-buton: 6 mm stitching with Clarino finish
• Kote-gashira: Clarino construction with 3-line decoration and single Namako layer
• Tenouchi: soft brown Clarino
• Inner lining: absorbent microfiber with antibacterial properties

Tare

• Tare-buton: 6 mm stitching with Clarino finish
• Cloud decoration with 4-line stitching
• Heri and corner reinforcements: Clarino

Do

• Mune: black Zan-kawa with folded edge, 2-branch design
• Size S: 1-branch Mune design
• Do-dai: black reinforced resin
• Chichikawa: black Zan-kawa
• Shokko: choice of 3 patterns

Delivery time:
Approx. 3 weeks (manufacturer stock) / 3-4 months (out of stock or made to order)
Special sizes: approx. 4 months