Undershirt with padding
Undershirt with padding
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Description
Kendo Underarm Protection Undergarment
Train with confidence and stay protected where it matters most. This kendo-specific undergarment is engineered with integrated underarm cushioning to reduce pain from missed strikes—especially during do attacks that catch the sides.
Built with high shock-absorbing padding, it minimizes impact without adding bulk. The low-profile design stays completely invisible under your gi and hakama, maintaining a clean, traditional look while delivering modern protection.
Constructed from high-performance polyester with a unique cross-sectional structure, the fabric offers excellent breathability and moisture control. Its high elasticity ensures a secure, second-skin fit that moves naturally with your body—never restricting your technique. The deep V-neck, extended sleeves, and longer hem are specifically designed for kendo, ensuring full coverage and all-day comfort during keiko.
A smart solution for both protection and performance—addressing underarm impact and sweat discomfort in one essential layer.
Key Features:
- Thick underarm cushioning to absorb missed strikes during do attacks
- High-performance polyester with enhanced breathability and moisture control
- Highly elastic, secure fit for unrestricted movement
- Slim, low-profile design—fully hidden under uniform
- Kendo-specific cut: deep V-neck, long sleeves, and extended hem
Specifications:
- Material:
(Fabric) 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex
(Cushion) 88% Polyester / 12% Spandex - Color: Black
- Usage: Practice and everyday wear
Train harder. Move freely. Stay protected.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders over $100
- Standard delivery within 2–5 business days if in stock. If the item is out of stock and back-ordered, we will contact you.
- Return items in original condition for a full refund. The refund will be issued after the product is received and inspected for any damages or usage issues.
- The customer must provide shipping tracking information when returning an item.
- Customized products cannot be returned.
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I recently picked this up at the 2026 Memphis Cup and have worn it a few times now for godogeiko and normal practice. The material is very light and thin.. virtually identical feel to what's used for high-end compression pants. It feels breathable, not creating any overheating problems for me. The material is very flexible and stretchy, but it's not choking me out or bear-hugging me. If anything, I feel it gives me a little bit of compression support in my lower back and hara, but it's not 'overpowering' compression at all. I don't find that bothersome, but some people might.
Now, the important part: The Protection.
The padding has TWO key things working in it's favor.
1. I can barely feel the presence of the padding on the inside of my biceps (partially) when I'm in kamae, however, the padding doesn't affect my kamae,
2.. The padding is not just in one place, but in two distinct pieces, which allow the overall protection to "curve around" to the back, which is always where a shinai tends to wrap around the ribs (if you know, you know).
Overall, this has, so far, been perfectly comfortable to wear with no negative side effects to my keiko. I think this would work well for tournament play (nobody likes having to contend with the after-effects of a misplaced dou strike), and for day-to-day practice if you'll be doing a lot of motodachi work.