Posted by Dr. Gary Chu on 31st Jul 2026
The importance of changing old Bogu in time to avoid injury!
This study compared used Men with 5 or more years to new Men under identical impact conditions.
Key findings:
- Older helmets showed bewteeen 22 to 36.7% less energy absorption.
- Men head impact forces were significantly higher.
- Takeaway: In kendo, age may matter as much as design when it comes to head protection.
Read the scientific article HERE.
Read the scientific article HERE.