Bokkens

If you think you might like to learn sabre form at some point, you will need a bokken (wooden sword) to practise with. They are available very cheaply at martial arts stores and all over the internet, but are often poorly weighted and of inferior quality. David, myself and several friends bought ours at www.bokkenshop.com , a wonderful Japanese site with a good choice of different woods. Contact me for any advice or recommendations. The bokken I use is the medium size of the Isu wood deluxe range. However, I will order the longer one now as it is a little short for my height (5' 8"). The exchange rate means that including postage you can get a very good bokken for under £30.