| Kata Name |
Kanji |
Meaning |
| Bogu |
防具 |
Armor worn in Kendo |
| Chigawa |
乳革 |
Leather loop on the sides of the do (Bogu) |
| Do |
胴 |
Chest Protector from Kendo Bogu |
| Hakama |
袴 |
Formal wear, divided skirt, worn in Kendo |
| Himo |
紐 |
Strings attached to Men (Bogu) |
| Keikogi |
稽古着 |
Uniform top in Kendo |
| Kiri Kaeshi |
切り返し |
Cutting drill from Kendo |
| Kote |
小手 |
Gloves from Kendo Bogu |
| Men |
面 |
Face mask from Kendo Bogu |
| Shinai |
竹刀 |
Bamboo Sword for Kendo |
| Suburi |
素振り |
Cut training / Swing |
| Tare |
垂れ |
Waist Protector from Kendo Bogu |
| Tenugui |
手ぬぐい |
Hand Towel worn on head under men (Bogu) |
| Tsubadome |
つば止め |
Rubber piece of Shinai to hold the Tsuba in place |
| Zekken |
ゼッケン |
Name bag that fits on tare from Kendo Bogu |
