{"product_id":"garo-madake-koto","title":"Garo - Madake Koto","description":"Garo Madake Koto Shinai - Speed and Precision from Premium Bamboo\n\nThe Garo is a premium madake koto shinai designed for kendoka who value a fast, responsive feel with the durability and natural character of mature madake bamboo. The koto profile - with its slimmer, more even taper - keeps the balance point higher, delivering quick swing speed and sharp, precise strikes.\n\nCrafted from carefully selected madake bamboo chosen for its thickness and density, the Garo offers excellent flexibility and a distinctive snap on impact. This lively response gives you clear feedback on every strike and helps you execute sharp, accurate cuts with confidence.\n\nThe combination of madake's natural resilience and the koto profile's responsive handling makes the Garo an ideal choice for practitioners who prioritize speed, technique, and a shinai that performs at a high level over the long term.\n\nKey Features:\n- Premium madake bamboo for natural density, flexibility, and durability\n- Koto profile for faster swing speed and precise, sharp strikes\n- Lively tip response for clear strike feedback\n- Ideal for practitioners focused on speed and technical accuracy\n- Available in standard competition size 39\n- Ships to USA and Canada\n\nFor kendoka who want a premium madake shinai with a fast, responsive feel, the Garo delivers.","brand":"Hokubei Budogu","offers":[{"title":"39","offer_id":42541830668386,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7478\/3842\/files\/Taiyo-Shinai-Shopify-Garo.jpg?v=1770448018","url":"https:\/\/www.usakendo.com\/products\/garo-madake-koto","provider":"Hokubei Budogu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}