KENDOSTAR - Overview of 'VANGUARD' Extra-Protective Kendo Bogu Set

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BACK & REINCARNATED! The Extra Protective Bogu Set 'VANGUARD' is one of the Bogu sets that stands out as unique amongst its rivals. The culmination of years of research and trials, VANGUARD has been specifically developed to not only be comfortable, and functional - but most importantly, extremely protective.
"I designed the VANGUARD Bogu set, based somewhat on the most popular Bogu sets that I have designed in the past. During my career as a Kendogu professional, it has been somewhat hard to deliver a Kendo Bogu set that provides this level of protection, whilst I was employed at Japanese companies. Despite producing an extremely popular, extra-protective Bogu set in the past, that was hugely popular, I was told by the companies in Japan that worked for that it was not to be continued - as it did not meet the needs of Japanese customers.
This upset me a great deal, and was a deciding factor in leaving employment at such companies, in order to start KendoStar.
The great thing about VANGUARD is that it is great for ALL levels of Kendoka. It's great for instructors who are on the receiving end of lots of hard strikes - especially from beginners. But it is also a fantastic set for instructors to recommend to their students, including the beginners, as they also benefit from the protective features. I know myself, from my own experience as a Kendo instructor, that a large number of students quit Kendo shortly after first wearing the Bogu. This is because of the pain that they experience as beginners, which not only are they not used to, but also because they are also on the receiving end of strikes from other beginners, who have not mastered the cutting technique.
In Japan, this is less of a problem, as most beginners are children, and not adults. So they do not experience hard strikes in the same way. Therefore, simply allowing a new adult beginner to use the same kind of Bogu that is popular in Japan can be quite risky.
Therefore, VANGUARD carries on my own personal tradition of designing and manufacturing Bogu sets to cater to this concept, and I could not be more proud to finally bring the most protective, and most comfortable Bogu set so far to the international Kendo community" - Andy Fisher, KendoStar CEO.

[@sparksilverrex]

Just ordered mine yesterday. Can't wait!

[@fabriciogiampietro7029]

Amazing bogu set, elegant and understated, gets lots of compliments :) Also very light compared to many of other ones in the dojo. I'm absolutely happy with the Vanguard

[@newchannel1231]

I bought one and will receive it after few weeks. Looking forward to use and review it :)

[@fabriciogiampietro7029]

Passion & Reason I got mine, is awesome

[@Not-so-cool-name]

Just ordered my beginner, Vanguard Bogu set for Kendo. Thanks Andy!!

[@emanuelklasen796]

Where are you supposed to measure the Men size, i.e. the chin/face or ”A”, for the Vanguard Men? Some Men producers say from the chin to the furthest point of the head, which is usually almost at the back of the head. While others say from the chin to the top of the head, i.e. where the futon touch your ”fontanelle”.

[@TheKendoShow]

Hi Emanuel, Thanks for your message, for the VANGUARD Bogu you should measure to the furthest point. I hope that helps, Thanks Andy

[@emanuelklasen796]

Thank you, Andy! I just noticed that the kendobogujapan.com/how-to-measure/ gives better directions than the somewhat unclear figure that is included in the product description. Problem was, that page doesn’t show on my phone - but it works fine in the computer browser. Tough, I can’t figure how you can get a good uchiwa fit and adequate distance between ten and chi with only those measures for an elongated face - unless the Vanguard men is actually modeled specifically for caucasian heads. Anyway, I’ll find my measuring tape and treat myself to a late Christmas gift! Happy holidays! When in Stockholm www.kendoklubben.se facebook.com/kibodojo/ facebook.com/events/123746391717245/

[@AliHussain-rf6xc]

Yes First One yoooooohooooo

[@Meow-wr6qr]

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