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**Pete789** · 02-07-2010, 06:27 PM

I wasn't sure which thread to reply to since you made two... and almost didn't reply at all.

A lot of bogu is made piecemeal between Japan and China; sometimes the futon are made in China and then assembled in Japan for the "Made in Japan" tag. Sometimes the entire thing is made in China. Some bogu comes from Korea. I don't think it really matters where it was made as long as it's good stuff; since you're planning on eventually going to KendoStyle or Maruyama (I assume you meant Maruyama), you'll be able to see, feel, and try on the bogu yourself. Going with someone with kendo experience is a great idea; they can help you pick out a good set of bogu and shinai. On the other hand, if money is an issue, there are many online retailers that offer good deals on bogu. I use Tozando and bought their 3mm machine-stitched set, which has been serving me well for over a year.

There's no problem with doing some research and getting your bearings while you wait for permission to get bogu. Enjoy kendo for now, though; there's nothing like being able to hit someone and know that you're not going to be hit back!

02-07-2010, 06:27 PM	#21
Pete789 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 536 Senior Member	I wasn't sure which thread to reply to since you made two... and almost didn't reply at all. A lot of bogu is made piecemeal between Japan and China; sometimes the futon are made in China and then assembled in Japan for the "Made in Japan" tag. Sometimes the entire thing is made in China. Some bogu comes from Korea. I don't think it really matters where it was made as long as it's good stuff; since you're planning on eventually going to KendoStyle or Maruyama (I assume you meant Maruyama), you'll be able to see, feel, and try on the bogu yourself. Going with someone with kendo experience is a great idea; they can help you pick out a good set of bogu and shinai. On the other hand, if money is an issue, there are many online retailers that offer good deals on bogu. I use Tozando and bought their 3mm machine-stitched set, which has been serving me well for over a year. There's no problem with doing some research and getting your bearings while you wait for permission to get bogu. Enjoy kendo for now, though; there's nothing like being able to hit someone and know that you're not going to be hit back!
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