Shudo - High-protection Tornado Stitch Men
Our most protective machine-stitched men - utilizing our patented tornado-stitch futon. Alternating bands of 12mm and 3mm stitching allow large amounts of core material to absorb any strike thrown at you. Reinforced with aizome orizashi cotton that not only provides a dignified look, but keeps the men light and breathable.
The results below speak for themselves.
"The Tozendo Shudo kendo helmet (men) is advertised as the machine-stitched men providing the most protection, and our evaluation confirms its high performance. We conducted testing based on the protocols established in our research papers (1,2). The findings indicate that this helmet offers superior protection compared to men with 2 mm, 4 mm, or 6 mm stitch patterns (figure 1). The data suggest that the Shudo men, with a 12 x 3 mm stitch pattern, provides exceptional protection for kendo practitioners against sports-related concussions. As a healthcare provider and kendo practitioner, I recommend this men with confidence."
References:
1. Ta, A. D., Hsu, M. D., Chu, H., et al. (2024, June 5). Striking differences in kendo headgear. Cureus, 16(6), e61723. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.61723
2. Hsu, M., Ta, A. D., et al. (2023). Kendo headgear concussion safety evaluation. Journal of Information and Communication Engineering (JICE), 9(1), 533–540. Applied Science and Computer Science Publications. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10477159
-Dr. Gary Chu M.D.
Figure 1
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