| Table of Contents |
| Introduction |
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To do kendo safely |
1. The shinai  |
| 1-1. |
The construction of the shinai （weights and lengths ）
How to keep your shinai safe
About the shinai |
| 1-2. |
Disassembly of the shinai |
| 1-3. |
Maintenance of the shinai |
| 1-4. |
Making a shinai out of used parts |
| 1-5. |
Fixing the shinai ti |
| 1-6. |
Tying the shinai handle |
| 1-7. |
Tying the nakayui `thong' |
| 1-8. |
Tuba and tubadome |
| 1-9. |
How to carry the shinai
Comparing the shinai and bokutou with a katana |
2. The Kendogi 'jacket'  |
| 2-1. |
The construction of the kendogi
Why are the jackets and trousers made of cotton dyed with indigo? |
| 2-2. |
How to wear the kendogi |
| 2-3. |
How to wash the kendogi |
| 2-4. |
How to fold the kendogi |
3. The Hakama 'trousers'  |
| 3-1. |
The construction of the hakama
About the hakama |
| 3-2. |
How to wear the hakama |
| 3-3. |
How to fold and stow the hakama |
| 3-4. |
How to wash the hakama |
4. The tare 'waist armor'  |
| 4-1. |
The construction of the tare
The nafuda 'name sack' |
| 4-2. |
How to wear the tare |
| 4-3. |
How to keep your tare well |
5. The do 'breastplate'  |
| 5-1. |
The construction of the do
The shokkou |
| 5-2. |
Putting on the do |
| 5-3. |
How to tie the cords -method A~D |
| 5-4. |
How to keep your do well |
6. The men 'helmet'  |
| 6-1. |
The construction of the men
How to connect the men chikawa
How to make the men |
| 6-2. |
Putting on the tenugui 'men towel' -Method A~C |
| 6-3. |
Putting on the men‐ Method A･B |
| 6-4. |
How to keep your men
Adjusting the lengths of the men cords |
7. The kote 'gauntlets'  |
| 7-1. |
The construction of the kote |
| 7-2. |
Putting on the kote |
| 7-3. |
Taking off the kote |
| 7-4. |
How to keep your kote well |
| 7-5. |
Tying the kote cords |
8. The equipment bag  |
| 8-1. |
The construction of the equipment bag |
| 8-2. |
Putting the gear in |
| 8-3. |
Taking the gear out
Hanging up your gear |
| 9. Glossary |
| In conclusion |
