For the past month I've been using this bogu set exclusively.
From regular dojo practice, high-level company keiko, national championship winning university training to summer gasshuku. I feel like I have really put this set of bogu through the mill.
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| All Japan Pitch - "Guardian" Bogu set (Dou is my own.) |
When looking for new bogu for intensive practice, I spoke to Andy at Team AJB. I told him I was expecting to use the bogu more than 4 times a week. I'd be using it at my regular dojo and out and about and different practices around Tokyo.
Andy suggested I try out Guardian, AJB's current "protective" bogu set. The bogu has a more solid construction than the more shiai oriented jissen-gata gear.
Featuring extra padding in key protective zones and wider stitching, the futon is thicker and more cushioned adding an extra layer of protection.
Its designed as a set for those who often act as motodachi, or for first time bogu buyers who are concerned about painful strikes.
This is the description of the bogu from the All Japan Budogu product page. (click)
Guardian has been especially designed to give and extra element of protection. Using new, lightweight materials, we have increased the padding in the ares that are frequently struck with the shinai.
Does it live up to it's billing as a protective bogu set? Read on to find out.
Written by John Doherty
