[leyliana]

I have a slightly weak right ankle and on a solid floor my feat hurt doing sports (arched feet) but in footwear eg boxing shoes I feel I would be able to take up and participate in Kendo without being at a dissability to other people?! Are those with these problems allowed to still participate with such footwear and is it still worth learning Kendo despite this condition?

Any help would be much appreciated!

[unmalryAlalry]

You would have to talk to your potential instructor. My problem with most shoes is that they are a danger to the other players. Perhaps something could be worked out if you could use soft shoes, perhaps support could be inserted into a dancing slipper, something like that.

[Affiltavajefe]

I agree with Neil.

There is one guy I know of in... uhh... Cincinnati, now, I think... he's a pilot. a really, really, really tall pilot and he's got some kind of foot issue. He started kendo with us in Memphis and occasionally visits when he's in town.
He wears full on tennis shoes by permission...

I've always been wary of geiko with him for precisely the danger to others as mentioned by Neil. I commonly bump toes with a motodachi at some point... amazingly, though, when I've geiko'd with "Big Jim," that hasn't happened. fortunately.

on a side note, i always thought that shoes with a decent treaded rubber sole would be bad for trying to do proper sliding footwork.. indeed, i don't see how it can be done since decent shoes tend to have decent grip on a floor...

[hernkingAnank]

since posting my first question ive found some ankle support on the internet

http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/Prod...ProductID=2940

could this sort of footsupport be worn during Kendo?

[Elitiachirl]

could this sort of footsupport be worn during Kendo?

I can't think of any reason anyone would have a problem with that. When I suggested dance slippers, I thought maybe you needed orthotics.

[hrotedk]

since posting my first question ive found some ankle support on the internet

http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/Prod...ProductID=2940

could this sort of footsupport be worn during Kendo?

I used that one for some while.
It is pretty good, I recommend you get that one.

[animilius]

since posting my first question ive found some ankle support on the internet

http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/Prod...ProductID=2940

could this sort of footsupport be worn during Kendo?

I have seen several kendoka use something similar. Here in Montreal, they can be found at most corner pharmacies (drugstores). I suspect it would be the same in Britain. If you can find it at a local retailer you will probably get a better idea of which model you want to buy, and which might give you a better fit.

Just a thought,
mark

[TravelMan]

since posting my first question ive found some ankle support on the internet

http://www.firstaid4sport.co.uk/Prod...ProductID=2940

could this sort of footsupport be worn during Kendo?

Hi Scandi...

If that's the sort of support you need then you might be better off with neoprene supports like these ones from ProSport: http://www.jtsports.co.uk/Pro%20spor...le-support.htm

I have the ones that you linked to and they are excellent, but I wouldn't use them for Kendo... the laces could come undone etc... Also, the manufacturer recommends that they be used over socks...

I use the ProSport neoprene ones and find that they help a lot...

The traditional Japanese Tabi (various permutations available) might also help if you have problems at the front of your feet : http://www.e-bogu.com/SearchResults....x=0&Search.y=0

There are loads of other types of Martial Art Supports that might help: http://www.e-bogu.com/Protectors_s/88.htm

What, specifically, is your problem? The nature of the problem will determine the best solution...

Hope this helps...

[CHEAPSOFTOEMONLINE]

Thanks for all your replies, Crabbi, my actuall problem is a musclar dislepathy and i also have highly arched feet, but with support im fine even with things like paintball and Badminton etc. The slipper shoes, because of the arching of my feet would probally fall off!?! Which is why im looking towards a compramise between support comfort. Boxing shoes would be ideal for me? But do people actually wear these in practice? As im looking to join a university club do you think they would be more lenient on this if I didnt stand on peoples feet? hehe Cheers all

[Eunatis]

It's not the standing on people's feet, it's the fact that we often move straight into each other and toes sometimes get kicked or stepped on - if one person has shoes and the other doesn't, injuries could occur.

[UlceskLialels]

It's not the standing on people's feet, it's the fact that we often move straight into each other and toes sometimes get kicked or stepped on - if one person has shoes and the other doesn't, injuries could occur.

I.E. toenails being kicked off! Ugh, makes me cringe every time I think about it!

[phsyalcvqh]

Thanks for all your replies, Crabbi, my actuall problem is a musclar dislepathy and i also have highly arched feet, but with support im fine even with things like paintball and Badminton etc. The slipper shoes, because of the arching of my feet would probally fall off!?! Which is why im looking towards a compramise between support comfort. Boxing shoes would be ideal for me? But do people actually wear these in practice? As im looking to join a university club do you think they would be more lenient on this if I didnt stand on peoples feet? hehe Cheers all

Hi Scandi ...

Maybe a combination of the Neoprene support with a Tabi would be the best solution for you...

The Tabi won't fall off... they are designed for Kendo...

Go along to the Kendo Dojo and explain your concerns to the Club Captain / Sensei... get their opinion...

Keep us informed and good luck...!

[casinobonusa]

my prob would be sweat and slipping on the floor. plus and arch prob. a simple ankle support wouldn't do me any good

[medio]

I have a slightly weak right ankle and on a solid floor my feat hurt doing sports (arched feet) but in footwear eg boxing shoes I feel I would be able to take up and participate in Kendo without being at a dissability to other people?! Are those with these problems allowed to still participate with such footwear and is it still worth learning Kendo despite this condition?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Well, it won't take much to send your whole kendo career down the toilet.