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Shinai
[[Image:Shinai.jpg|thumb|300px|A Shinai made from [[Bamboo]]]]
A '''shinai''' (Japanese: &#31481;&#20992;) is a practice [[sword]] used primarilly in [[Kendo]] or [[Kumdo]] (Korean Kendo). Shinai are also used in other martial arts, however these are styled differently than kendo shinai, and are represented with different [[kanji|characters]].  In kumdo, the shinai is called ''jukdo'', using the same [[hanja|characters]] (&#31481;&#20992;).
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==Care of Shinai==
A Shinai must be properly taken care of or it can pose a danger to both the user, and the people around it. Shinais should be inspected for splinters and breaks before and after use, and taken care of in the manner considered most appropriate by your style, dojo, or sensei.

Many people beli
eve that oiling and sanding a shinai prior to use, and periodically during use can greatly extend its life. However, even in Japan, people disagree on what is considered proper shinai care and there is much lore and myth surrounding various methods.

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