Equipment

Clothing:

• A basic Do-Gi is required for all students, as is a Hakama.

Equipment/Weapons:

• Shinai: the basic piece of equipment is the Shinai, a bamboo practice sword, which every student will need.
• Bokken: also called a bokuto, a wooden sword.
• Jo: a short staff.
• Iaito: a practice metal drawing sword that does not have a sharp cutting edge.

It is encouraged that students acquire approved proper training clothing and a shinai (bamboo practice sword) as soon as it is possible and to create a consistent time for practice. Contact the instructor for approved weapons and clothing suggestions. Only approved weapons will be allowed in order to maintain a safe learning environment.