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Bogu The type of Bogu (protective armor) used in the Koei-Kan system was developed by Onishi Eizo Kancho Sensei in 1957 and was tested on March 24th that same year at the Shikoku area Championship of the All-Japan Karate-Do Association, held at the Kenmin-Kan in Matsuyama city. The use of Bogu is an integral area of training in Koei-Kan. It is not totally unlike the gear worn by European and Japanese fencers. The Bogu enables practitioners to apply their techniques with full contact against a moving, thinking opponent. www.koeikan.com /Bogu.aspx   (410 words)

Chiba Bogu.com In response to a demand in Japan for reasonably priced, high-quality bogu possessing the same features as expensive hand-made equipment, the renowned Japanese martial arts equipment maker Chiba Budougu Ltd. developed a new generation of bogu, the Mine(pronounced me-ney, meaning “Mountain Peak,”). We also provide a guarantee that if any portion of the bogu set is found to be defective due to materials or workmanship, that piece will be replaced at no charge. This bogu immediately became popular in Japan following its introduction, and can be seen in use by many college students, school and university kendo teachers, and policemen, all who require comfortable, durable kendo equipment for daily use. www.chibabogu.com   (263 words)

OMG BOGU YAY by ~morima on deviantART OMG BOGU YAY by ~morima on deviantART" /> a bogu is the armor you get when you've graduated this and this much in kendo (actually you have to graduate even to be allowed to use gi and hakama, which is the, aa, suit that they wear). the bogu is designed to resemble the original armor samurais used to wear before. www.deviantart.com /deviation/6964283   (216 words)

BoguBag.com - Bogu - Kendo Armor With so many different bogu sets to choose from, and numerous options available to customize your set, we have the kendo armor you are seeking. When we have in-stock bogu shipping can be 1-2 weeks, for custom made or made to order sets it may take 6-8 weeks (ask for a quote to check your size and availability). With made to order bogu there is a waiting period, but having a set of such high quality and great fit, will make the wait worthwhile. www.bogubag.com /Bogu/bogu.html   (285 words)

lesson_bogu The modern kendo bogu is modeled after the foot soldier’s armor of the Sengoku-jidai (Civil Wars Period 1467 — 1573), the main components being the helmet, gauntlets, and body and waist armor. Bogu makers have their own custom mune pattern(s), which is used as their trademark. The bogu should be fastened securely to the body to prevent any of the components from coming loose during practice. www.mushinkankendo.com /lesson_bogu.html   (4894 words)

The Bogu Kumite Experience The Bogu hangs on the dojo wall resembling the armor of some ancient knight raveled and worn from a thousand battles, symbolizing the warriors from by-gone days. The Bogu seems to be a hindrance or confining, keeping the full potential of the fight from developing and the limited field of vision and the muffled silence gives the impression of solitude. This is the same false sense of security that comes to mind when the Bogu is first adorned; however, after a good match, it is realized that the Bogu doesn't protect from the impact or some of the pain of the blow, it protects against the result. www.kushu.com /bogu_kumite.htm   (871 words)

E-Budo.com - Bogu Kumite With bogu kumite, the difference is this: Nothing is lost,just be aware of what is different- in the sport form, you hit safer areas covered by armor, and aren't allowed to do ninety percent of the techniques in kata. IMO Bogu lets you get as close to real "combat" as possible without the definatness of the results of real combat, one warrior usually dies or is wounded close to fatal. The Bogu gear we used was from Okinawa from the 50's and the head gear was stiff as a board. www.e-budo.com /forum/printthread.php?t=6073   (3025 words)

Page Title Bogu equipment is heavy and restrictive and if you were once quick in foam then you soon discover some speed is missing in bogu. Bogu rules allow kicks to be caught and joint locks become probable, or worse the opponent will be taken to the ground. Bogu competitors enjoy opponents that kick to the face, for that's where ground combat begins. home.earthlink.net /~jespinoza969/page10.html   (385 words)

Bogu Kumite - Full Contact Fighting - Sparring -   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Bogu is unique to the practitioners of traditional Okinawa Te, specifically those systems influenced by Shigeru Nakamura. After the your first few Bogu matches, most of the emotions dissipate, as you start to develop true fighting skill, and familiarity with the internal responses to being struck. Bogu is like sparring in the sense it is not actual life and death fighting, it is similar to sport sparring, however the difference is you can throw full blown techniques to the head and chest, in some situations take downs are allowed. www.milleniummartialarts.com /the_bogu_experience   (538 words)

History of Bogu - Part I   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The first time that the term bogu came to be employed was by the military during the Meiji Period (1868-1912), when the Japanese army was remodeled on the French system. Eventually, the term 'bogu' which originally referred to the armour used for the armed forces kenjutsu, was also applied to the equipment used in regular kendo. During the period 1661-1681, multitudes of martial schools came into being, and it was from this time in particular that the various schools explored different ways to engage in safer training by developing pieces of protective armour. www.kendo-world.com /articles/magazine/the_history_of_bogu   (954 words)

Bu Jin® Design - FAQ: Bogu Bag   (Site not responding. Last check: ) All loaded up, shinai and bogu hoisted hobo-style over our shoulders, we kids would march single-file over the dirt road to the tournaments. For one, personal bogu is seldom left overnight or stored in the dojo; and for another, practitioners today are commuters and travelers, frequently covering long distances to gasshuku and tournaments. At one point, some years ago, the most popular means of transporting bogu was a top-loading drawstring bag made of a thin, woven fabric. www.bujindesign.com /faq-bogu.html   (731 words)

suitable Kendo bogu   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Because the qualities of bogu are many and various. Although using same kind of parts and same out-looking, one bogu is more expensive than the other. You should know which level of Bogu is suitable for your requirement. www.bogu-ya.com /suitable.htm   (244 words)

E-Budo.com - Bogu training question Getting hit full force in the face with a bogu mask on can snap the neck around in a way that would not happen if it were not on. In my experience, bogu won't protect you from an attack to vulnerable areas like the groin etc, nor will it protect you from an attack from the back or from a full force attack by someone who hits makiwara properly. He had Bogu then, Taika got Bogu Fighting from Shigeru Nakumura and helped him perfect it, Nakumura was responsable for the wide spread use of the Bogu Gear. www.e-budo.com /forum/printthread.php?t=29285   (2649 words)

Triangle Kendo & Iaido   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Bogu are often looked at in terms of the stitch work done and how far apart the stitching is. Measured popularly in mm you can get bogu down to 1-1.5mm machine stitch. Hand sewn bogu are often measured in bu (1bu is approx. When you are ready for bogu then ask fellow kenshi about where they got theirs atc. www.trianglekendoiaido.org /bogu.htm   (206 words)

DaveNet : B.O.G.U. Today's piece is a follow-up on two previous pieces, but first a gorgeous piece of news just came in that I want to share. Keep your wits about you, keep doing the BOGU thing, and eventually the big bear will screw up, and you'll end up on top. Bogu says there are other points of view, and sometimes you have to yield to them, let them have their way. davenet.scripting.com /1998/05/13/bogu   (2331 words)

Warning on mail-order bogu When we attempt to repair such poorly made bogu’s, we often find the bogu in question how it is made and what sort of material is used. I often notice something is wrong with bogu when I hear casual conversation between a Kenshi and a storeowner saying “I cannot get a point or the equipment does not fit well.” Routine check and repair are the way to avoid accidents. In any cases, the Bogu specialty store will try to repair any bogu’s at their responsibility but even such a good craftsman cannot repair all. windows.gr.jp /kendougu/etsuhan.htm   (814 words)

Bogu-ya(Kendo equipment)河戸武道具 Bogu craftsman Shinji Kawato is introduced in Kendo Jidai magazine May 2002. A member of Kendo-gu Syokunin-kai (Japan Kendo Bogu Craftsmen's Association.). Learned Bogu craftsmanship from Mr.Kiyoshi Mori (Shoryu) in Kyoto and have been keeping training this traditional work. www.bogu-ya.com   (95 words)

Kendo Bogu (Protective Equipment) In Stock Kendo Bogu sets are the best choice if you are looking for a quick delivery, and the best price for your equipm... If you are looking for a custom made Kendo Bogu sets, then this is the place to check. If you are interested in purchasing the Kendo Bogu by parts this is the place to be. www.e-bogu.com /KendoBogu_s/26.htm   (206 words)

I'm Not Dave: Giving users the shaft It is summed up with this part of the statement "you assume all risk, and I assume none". History shows Winer expects other companies to BOGU when it is to his benefit. When instead it is his product and his company the customer (what other companies consider their users but Winer doesn't) is supposed to BOGU. imnotdave.blogspot.com /2005/07/giving-users-shaft.html   (309 words)

White Bogu - Kendo World Forums I currently have 2mm indigo bogu but since I am female I was hoping to get the readitional white bogu. Most just go with the blue bogu and since white bogu is not so popular, especially beyond the high school level they are not made in the higher quality. If you are adamant in getting high quality white bogu and have lots of money I suggest you contact Chiba Bogu (or an expensive bogu shop) and ask if they can make you a custom white bogu. www.kendo-world.com /forum/showthread.php?t=7754   (950 words)

KENDO America Bogu Kendo armor or Bogu consists of four pieces: the helmet (men), the body protector (doh), the gloves (kote), and the hip and groin protector (tare). When viewed side by side it is easy to see how modern Kendo armor design is fashioned after the Oyoroi of the Samurai. Because of this most kendoists do not use handmade bogu for everyday practice, but instead save them for special occasions. www.kendo-usa.org /reference/bogu.htm   (830 words)

I dream of an Aeronaut's style Kendo Bogu bag - Tom Bihn Forums: Bags bags bags!   (Site not responding. Last check: ) I know, it's not computer related and there are already many bogu bags and shinai bags but nothing in the spirit of TB. I get nothing for this, but thought that if you were looking for a bogu bag, there are some out there. I know Bu Jin, I've one Dogi Pack, the service is good, but I don't realy like the shape of their Bogu Bag. www.tombihn.com /forums/showthread.php?p=3312   (643 words)

Bogu Training - Martial-Arts One of the first things you will notice is that when you punch or kick the hard surfaces of the bogu- it hurts. If you can back a guy up with the bogu on or ring his bell a bit- chances are it's a good shot. This is an excellent way of replicating the effect of tunnel vision and frustration you feel when you are the hormonal stress of combat. www.boxingscene.com /martial-arts/16994.php   (2076 words)

Page Title BOGU enables the sparring participants to fully complete one's actions with full power and skill attained through intensive training, while employing great spiritual and physical strength. Bogu consists of MEN (headgear) and DO (Chest protector), KUROBU (bogu or boxing gloves), and a MATA ATE (groin protector), Hand wraps (optional), a towel or a head-dress and, in some organizations, shoes designed for Nippon Kempo. However, many of these techniques are modified in the Kempo style to accommodate the bogu equipment. home.earthlink.net /~jespinoza969/page2.html   (268 words)

VT kendo | links I ordered my bogu from this place and it was a very very good price. To give you an idea, I ordered bogu, keikogi, hakama, bogu bag, shinai, double shinai bag, and express shipping for $400 total, whereas just a bogu from e-bogu costs $500. If you decide to order large things like bogu, see if any other members want to combine orders and split the shipping. www.kendo.org.vt.edu /links.html   (476 words)

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