Regulations
In kendo competitions that follow the FIK rules, there are regulated weights and lengths for the use of shinai.
| Specification | Gender | Junior High School (12–15 yrs) | Senior High School (15–18 yrs) | University students and Adults (18yrs+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum length | Male & female | 114cm | 117cm | 120cm |
| Minimum weight | Male | 440g | 480g | 510g |
| Female | 400g | 420g | 440g | |
| Minimum diameter of sakigawa | Male | 25mm | 26mm | 26mm |
| Female | 24mm | 25mm | 25mm | |
| Minimum length of sakigawa | Male and Female | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
Shinai are weighed complete with leather fittings, but without tsuba or tsuba-dome. The full length is measured. Maximum diameter of the tsuba is 9cm.
| Specification | Gender | Daito (long shinai) | Shoto (short shinai) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum length | Male & female | 114cm | 62cm |
| Weight | Male | 440g minimum | 280–300g maximum |
| Female | 400g minimum | 250–280g maximum | |
| Minimum diameter of sakigawa | Male | 25mm | 24mm |
| Female | 24mm | 24mm |
Shinai are weighed complete with leather fittings, but without tsuba or tsuba-dome. The full length is measured. Maximum diameter of the tsuba is 9cm.
| Size | Length | Size | Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 36" | 92 cm | 36 | 44" | 112 cm | |
| 30 | 38" | 97 cm | 37 | 45" | 114 cm | |
| 32 | 40" | 102 cm | 38 | 46" | 117 cm | |
| 34 | 42" | 107 cm | 39 | 47" | 120 cm | |
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