Buying bogu in Hong Kong
Do not buy bogu on the day you discover kendo. In Hong Kong, most adults borrow or wait until the sensei says the size and the commitment are clear. This page is a budget structure, not a price list. Ask the dojo or the shop for the figure this month.
When to buy
After you have attended long enough that the sensei expects you to have your own men, kote, do, and tare. If you are still in sports clothes, spend the money on travel and fees. A too-small men bought online is a common injury, not a bargain.
Three bands
Beginner sets are built for practice and are the right default. Mid-range sets are for someone who trains several times a week and wants stitching that lasts. Match sets are for people who already compete. Second-hand sets appear in club chats; try them on, and check the men stitching and the do’s fit. Do not treat any number on this page as today’s price.
- Beginner: practice, ask the club first
- Mid: regular keiko
- Match: after you already compete
Where people look, and how to measure
Clubs sometimes order together from Japan. Local sellers and second-hand posts exist; confirm the return rule before you pay. Measure the head, the fist, and the hip as the seller’s chart says, with someone else holding the tape. The bogu page on this site names the parts. It does not replace a fitting.
Humid weather
After keiko, take the set out of the bag the same evening. Air the men and kote, wipe the do, and do not leave everything in a closed balcony cupboard. Name your tenugui. The bogu-care page is the longer version of this habit.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a full set required to start?
- No. Many first months use borrowed armour or none.
- Are the prices on this page exact?
- There are no exact prices here on purpose. Ask the dojo or the shop.