Is the armor (bogu) worn by Naginata students the same as that used for Kendo?
The bogu used by Naginata students is essentially the same as that worn by Kendo students, except for the addition of shin protectors (suneate). Naginata gloves (kote) are also slightly different than those utilized in Kendo. Naginata kote have a singulated index finger as well as the thumb to better facilitate the rapid shifting of the hands along the length of the naginata’s shaft.
