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Whether you're motodachi absorbing repeated strikes or a student building up strike tolerance, this is a practical addition to your training kit.\n\nLightweight and easy to wear under your kote, it adds a layer of protection without affecting your grip or technique.\n\nKey Features:\n- Covers both wrist and knuckles for comprehensive protection\n- Absorbs impact from kote strikes during keiko\n- Lightweight and comfortable under kote\n- Does not interfere with grip or tenouchi\n- Available in Small, Medium, and Large\n\nTrain harder. Recover faster. 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The padding holds up through hours of keiko, providing consistent cushioning and protection even as your training intensity increases.\n\nA simple, effective solution for one of the most common discomforts in kendo - and one that lets you focus on your technique instead of your feet.\n\nKey Features:\n- Extra thick padding designed for kendo fumikomi impact\n- Durable construction that holds up through intensive training\n- Provides consistent heel protection over time\n- Available in S, L, and LL sizes\n\nTrain without the heel pain. 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This elbow pad provides straightforward, reliable protection against strikes to the elbow during keiko and shiai.\n\nFitted comfortably around the elbow, it cushions impact without restricting your arm movement or interfering with your technique. Whether you're recovering from an elbow injury, protecting a sensitive area, or simply training smarter, this pad is a practical addition to your gear bag.\n\nKey Features:\n- Cushions and protects the elbow from strike impact\n- Comfortable fit that doesn't restrict movement\n- Suitable for both practice and competition\n- Available in S, M, L, and XL sizes\n\nStay protected. 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This supporter is designed to protect and stabilize the Achilles tendon during practice, helping reduce the risk of injury and providing reassurance for those managing existing discomfort.\n\nFitted securely around the ankle, it provides targeted compression and support exactly where it's needed, without adding bulk or restricting your natural movement on the floor.\n\nKey Features:\n- Targeted protection and compression for the Achilles tendon\n- Stabilizes the ankle during kendo footwork and fumikomi\n- Comfortable, secure fit during practice\n- Suitable for injury prevention and recovery support\n- Available in M, L, and XL sizes\n\nProtect your foundation. 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