Collection: Premium Bogu Sets
The California Budogu Gold Label
The CA Budogu Gold Label Bogu sets represent the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship, designed for those who seek nothing but the best. Each set from our original lineup is 100% custom-made with the finest materials, offering unmatched durability, comfort, and performance. Whether you’re a high-ranking Sensei or a beginner ready to invest a little more in premium-level gear, each of these sets are tailored to your exact needs. With lead times ranging from two to five months, every set is meticulously crafted to order.
Konjiki
The foundation of the CA Budogu Gold Series, the Konjiki Bogu set embodies everything the Gold Label stands for—excellence and originality. This Jissengata-style Bogu set is designed to be lightweight and modern while maintaining superior protection. Featuring distinctive Naname-Gunomezashi stitching and accent threads that provide subtle splashes of color, the Konjiki set offers a strikingly unique look without compromising performance. It’s the perfect blend of style, innovation, and function, showcasing what the Gold Label is truly all about.
Ginzame
The Ginzame embodies fantastic protection while bringing a refined elegance to our Gold Label collection. With its understated design and modern accents, the Ginzame perfectly balances protection, durability, and aesthetics. Featuring a blend of wider Nagazashi stitching along with premium deerskin, this all-purpose Bogu set offers exceptional protection without sacrificing durability and style. It's the ideal choice for Kendoka seeking the best protection with a sleek, polished look.
Kanmuri
A true "crown" among Budogu, the Kanmuri is a top-tier, all-purpose Bogu set crafted in collaboration with Matsukan Kogyo and is 100% made in Japan. This set is made with the finest materials and fully customized to your exact measurements, offering an unparalleled fit that you have to feel to believe. Manufactured by the same renowned workshop behind the Nanahoshi, Tetsu, and Matsukan Kanmuri sets, our version of the Kanmuri represents the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship. Perfect for Kendoka at any level, it is easily one of the best and highest-quality Bogu sets available outside of Japan.
While California Budogu can craft Made-in-Japan and Tezashi (hand-stitched) Bogu sets to virtually any specification, we've carefully chosen a select few that we believe are the absolute BEST for Kendoka in North America. If you're searching for a specific Bogu set or customization not listed, feel free to contact us at info@californiabudogu.com. We're always happy to collaborate and bring your vision to life!
