» For the village near Anjar, Kutch, Gujarat, India, see Shinai village. A is a practice weapon used primarily in kendo and is used as if it were a sword. Shinai are also used in other martial arts, but may be styled differently than kendo shinai and are represented with different characters. Sizes and style of shinai vary. For example, an adult male may be able to use a shinai that's too heavy for a female or a younger person, so shinai with different characteristics are made. Shinai are avail… (More on Shinai)