Buying shinai, to train with?

[Veo5000]

Hello, i'm starting at kendo, but I have to wait like 4 months before they take in beginners, so would it be smart if I buyed a shinai and practiced with it?

[Paikea]

Hello, i'm starting at kendo, but I have to wait like 4 months before they take in beginners, so would it be smart if I buyed a shinai and practiced with it?No. You'll just get into bad habits that will be harder to break. Work on aerobic fitness instead, and toughen up your bare feet.

[mark]

No. As Paikea said it is not only a waste of time but will create bad habits. Spend your time working on getting into better aerobic shape and strenghthening your core. Read the xtraining sticky.

[yahiko_venom]

try this, get a 5 pound weight, put it over your head and back down. soon as you can do that for 3 hours strait, your ready.