Tsukanaga / Jodan Shinai - TSUBASA RUBY
$29.48 - $36.54
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[-10%] Tsukanaga/Jodan Shinai - TSUBASA RUBY Pack of 3
$109.62
$98.66
Extra long grip Shinai.
Tsubasa Budogu proudly presents its original Shinai models line up, Tsubasa Brand!
Tsubasa Ruby is a Keichiku Shinai with Tsukanaga (long grip) particularly made for Jodan players but also a viable option for competition in middle (Chudan) stance if you are a "extra-long-grip user". Great for changing the hands position on the grip when in Chudan-no-Kamae and for powerful strikes with Katate-waza (single handed techniques) with the proper right hand pushing when in Jodan-no-Kamae.
It comes assembled with a Gin-Fu Tsukagawa of about 36cm long (which will stretch overtime) and the assembled Tsuka has a 26mm of diameter. This Shinai is available in 38 and 39 size, for man and women.
* Recommended for: Trainning and competition in Jodan. Also, an unorthodox yet viable option for Chudan, specially in competition.
* SSP Approval: This Shinai follows the actual All Japan Kendo Federation designated regulations.
* The size of Tsuba/Tsubadome set is designated by the Shinai size when the option for adding them is selected. If you want to buy a specific size of Tsuba/Tsubadome set, you need to purchase them as a separate item.
* Assembled Shinai; Leather fittings/parts included.
| Specification | Gender | Junior High School (12–15 yrs) |
Senior High School (15–18 yrs) |
University students and Adults (18yrs+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. length | Male & Female | 114cm | 117cm | 120cm |
| Shinai size | Male | 37 Boy | 38 High-school Boy | 39 Men |
| Female | 37 Girl | 38 High-school Girl | 38 Women / 39 Women | |
| Min. weight | Male | 440g | 480g | 510g |
| Female | 400g | 420g | 440g | |
| Shinai must be measured and weighed assembled with the leather fittings, but without tsuba or tsuba-dome. |
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We make a quality check after the products are finished at the workshop and before preparing the shipment, but in case that something was overlooked or one of the products from another maker has some kind of malfunction, and if you find any trouble with your purchase after receiving it, contact us immediately to help you out. If you think there is a problem after using all the purchased items for a while, you can also write to us, and we will analyze your case to check if we could offer you a solution in the way of repair, exchange, refund or a compensation in case it corresponds depending of the problem. But please be aware that not only all the protective gear that is used wrongly or in extreme situations will be damaged. Due to the normal use (sweat, friction, hits) and to the weather (direct sunlight, dryness, humidity) impacts over time, it is assumed that the condition of the product will decrease. Before contacting us, take the aforementioned into consideration, and if we found out the cause or reason of the problem is not due to a defective product or manufacture error, there will be no replacement, repair, refund or compensation whatsoever.
* In case of bamboo and wood products (Shinai, Bokuto, Suburito), designated weight and their surface's condition might change during the shipping due to moisture/humidity changes that may occur while handled or stored by the couriers and while traveling to your place for delivery. Natural raw materials, specially bamboo, might present imperfections such as color change, dark spots and other visible details that are perfectly normal; these do not represent any problem in terms of durability. Also, many of our Shinai have a layer of wax or oil finishing, thus residues may be found on the bamboo. For this reason, we suggest to clean these kind of products with a cloth before using them the first time. And in case of small deterioration on the surface due to dryness, we recommend to put (only on the bamboo or wood areas) a layer of vegetable-oil after polishing with sandpaper, if necessary.
- Main Materials:
- Taiwanese bamboo, leather
- Bamboo Type:
- Keichiku
- Tsuka (Grip) Type:
- Tsukanaga (long Tsuka), round grip
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Reviews
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Perfect for Jodan no kamae!
I picked up the Tsukanaga/Jodan shinai out of curiosity and excitement — and I’m glad I did. After over four years of practising Jodan-no-kamae and experimenting with various shinai types (oval, octagonal oval, large grip, etc.), this was my first time trying one with an extended tsuka. Right out of the box, the quality stands out. It’s well-crafted, comfortable to hold, and has excellent weight distribution — similar to a dobari-style shinai, where the balance sits closer to the hands rather than the tip. The longer grip makes a noticeable difference in Jodan, offering better comfort and control, especially during katate and morote waza. It really shines in angled attacks like kote when opponents attempt to block men. The added length also eases the strain on the left wrist, making everything feel more fluid. Surprisingly, I also felt completely at ease in Chudan-no-kamae, which tells me it fits well with my overall style across stances. If you’re a Jodan-ka — even just curious like I was — I highly recommend giving this shinai a try. I’m hooked and won’t be going back to a standard length anytime soon.