Nito Shinai

Shinai for nito ryu.

Nito ryu requires 2 swords as we all know (Ni = 2 ; to = sword/katana)
I will briefly set an overview here regarding the distinctive shinai used in nito.

According to the regulations for shiai, those shinai must obtain the following measurements

Daito

max. 114 cm
min. 440 gr.(M) / 400 gr.(W)

Shoto

max. 62 cm
280-300 gr.(M) / 250-280 gr.(W)

This of course are the regulations for official shiai!

Lets have a look how they compare to a regular shinai:

The ultimate kansai-tying guide

First post of the year will be the promised Kansai-How-To (even though with a little delay...)
Happy new year and have fun, ganbatte!!!!

self made eye protector

As far as I can remember, I´ve never ever took part on a single keiko without an eye protector inside my men.

Unfortunately, some greedy kendo shops dare to fetch about 15€ for a single, clear piece of plastic, duh.

I finally tried to copy these by myself, and I think it worked pretty well:


What do we need?

Polycarbonate (PC-Plastic) 2mm (about 17€ for 40cmx50cm - about 9 pieces when cut)
(DON`T use Polystyrene or so called "Plexiglas" which will snap and break easily. Polycarbonate is much more stronger and prone to breaking)
A scriber.
Pliers.
Deburring tool or exacto knife.

Step 1. 
Lay an old visor onto the plastic for tracing.

Leave the white foil on, important!