2006-11-24 01:35:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
A shinai since it's mostly used in tornaments
2006-11-24 01:37:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you are trying to do. Shinai are good for developing technique and learning the basics of practical application. Bokken are better for developing the strength of arm and hand, fingers and wrists necesary for weilding the actual katana and are used for training in application at more advanced levels.
2006-11-24 01:40:23 · answer #2 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what style you are training in, and what you are looking to do with the weapon.
The Shinai is traditionaly only used for Kendo, in sparring and contact drills..
Then bokken is used in kendo, for floor training and katas.
Then also bokken are used in other popular sword arts. Such as Iai, and kenjustu.
2006-11-24 03:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by samuriasquirrel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there 4 diggrent things... shinai is 4 hittin people but u can use em both 4 pratice they both have diffrent feels.... if ya wanna get strong usa a subarito... oh i also saw a bokuto made of metal....
2006-11-24 01:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋