Switching from 38 to 39

[Andoy]

Hi guys, I'm just wondering what kinds of methods do you guys recommend for someone who's switching from size 38 to 39 shinais. Any particular exercises? Right now i'm just doing 200-500 sho-men every day with my new 39. I know i'm not gonna get comfortable with 39's right away but what did you guys do to help speed up the process?

thanx

[Yowai]

Stop doing air swinging and hit the gym.

[ALI G]

Stop doing air swinging and hit the gym.
Stopz doing internetz Kendoz..............swingingz da airz iz betterz dan da hot airz comingz outz youz mouth........

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[Mr.Tvola]

Hi guys, I'm just wondering what kinds of methods do you guys recommend for someone who's switching from size 38 to 39 shinais. Any particular exercises? Right now i'm just doing 200-500 sho-men every day with my new 39. I know i'm not gonna get comfortable with 39's right away but what did you guys do to help speed up the process?

thanx

I was in the same situation 7 years ago - just relax, you will adapt naturally. No need to do some special practice.

[jasmine]

I dont think there is important between 38 and 39 shinai.38 for women and 39 is for men.39 is weighter than 38.If u want to speed up,u have to fight with others.Anyway,swinging is necessary.

[x3r0]

i switched about a month or 2 ago
i didnt really change anything in my training, just do what u would normally do and you'll adjust (and youll really appreciate that extra inch or so you get with a 39, i couldnt imagine going back to 38 now)

[Shiro]

I started with a 39 right away, thank god...... :)
Which makes me think of it: I should get a new one soon :/

[Koushinkuma]

I have found that the best exercise for developing swinging stamina (in addition to haya suburi etc.) is triceps push downs and dips at the gym. 10-12 of each in 2-3 sets will feel like night and day within a few weeks. Also, if you can get your hands on a 9lb body bar and swing that sucker like a shinai, say 20-30 times. That shinai will feel like a feather if you do this everyday.