My new Kote arrive today, Tokuren Keishi Gata from Miayko Kendogu.
Very happy with them after one keiko. The fist is shaped a lot more than normal kote, and fits very well. The trim around the fist that keeps the tenouchi-gawa on is a bit stiff, but this will break in quickly (like my other kote from Miyako)
I'm very happy with them, I think in a month or two, when properly broken in they will be really great.
Very happy with them after one keiko. The fist is shaped a lot more than normal kote, and fits very well. The trim around the fist that keeps the tenouchi-gawa on is a bit stiff, but this will break in quickly (like my other kote from Miyako)
I'm very happy with them, I think in a month or two, when properly broken in they will be really great.
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| Tokuren Keishi-Gata Kote |
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| Clockwise from top left. 5000 yen kote from Budogu Suzuki Keishi-gata kote Toru-Sempai's old kote 2.5 bu kote from Tozando |
Written by John Doherty
