Shinai Size Chart
 
Besides making sure you buy the right sized shinai for your age group, choosing a shinai style to purchase is an indivual choice. There are many types of shinai, The most common shinai style is the "dobari" style which is the most commonly sold shinai and suitable for both practice or tournament use. The dobari style shinai has most of the weight towards the bottom of the shinai making it feel lighter in your hands. The chart below will quickly tell you what size you need to buy. Note that for females the weight will be different in the adult sizes, and each manufacturer will have a ladies adult size (usually a size 38 for adult ladies)
Shinai Size Chart
Age
Shinai Size
Length of Shinai
Adults (University students, 18yrs+)
Size 39
Length:47" (120 cm)
Senior High School (15-18 yrs)
Size 38
Length:46" (117 cm)
Junior High School (12-15 yrs)
Size 37
Length: 45" (114 cm)
Children under 12 yrs.
Size 36
Length: 44" (112 cm)
Children under 12 yrs.
Size 34
Length: 42" (107 cm)
Children under 12 yrs.
Size 32
Length: 40" (102 cm)
Children under 12 yrs.
Size 30
Length: 38" (97 cm)
Children under 12 yrs.
Size 28
Length: 36" (92 cm)

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