u/LuthorCrok

It’s been 3 months since I started kendo, and my sensei told me to buy bogu. I heard from other people that they bought theirs after around 6 months or so, and I’m afraid it might be too soon for me. I love kendo, but I feel like I’m not ready to practice in bogu yet. I don’t think I’ve mastered the techniques well enough, and I don’t want to develop bad habits by moving forward too quickly. Another issue is the cost, since I’m a student studying in another city, away from my hometown. They told me I learn fast, but I don’t know if they really mean it because practicing with someone without bogu during keiko can be inconvenient, since I’m mostly the only one without bogu. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!