Men Pad

[48thRonin]

I did some searching through the KW threads but was unable to find any regarding the men pad. I also did a google search and found some results under "men pad", but it really didn't pertain to Kendo :puzzled:. But I digress...

My question is, how many of you are using one? Is it necessary?

Thanks for humouring my ignorance...

[stuartwilson]

These are useful to correct the fit of a men that is somewhat too big. Otherwise, they aren't needed, unless your dojo does what one of my senei calls "Cave Man Kendo."

[Shawn Dormishev]

I use one, we had some cave men at my school.

[DarQik]

I have one. I used for a while the first few months, but only rarely since then. If suddenly develop headaches and bruises, I'll pop it in for a few sessions and then take it out again.

They can be found at most kendo equipment shops like e-bogu (http://www.e-bogu.com/Kendo_s/135.htm) or Eguchi (http://www.eguchi.net/c-1239.html).

[skull_leader]

yeah, got cave men at my dojang too and the men pad rocks, get one if you have those partners that think that they can cut you with their shinai

[katana217]

i got no cave man in my dojo, but lots of cave kids(6-10 year old)... i got one of those men pad in my men. but the kids still able to make me feel the pain and man!! it hurts even with the men pad installed.

[Alison2805]

Same here, cavemen. I cannot do kendo without a men pad, Ill get a nasty headache. You can get really thin ones or thick ones.