Some folks have been asking me about sparring helmets for use with Gekken / Padded Swords:
I recommend the The ProForce Thunder Full Headguard. They retail for around $80, but can be found cheaper around the internet.
Willkommen! This Gotham Swords program studies a historical fencing tradition from Augsburg, Germany. The Augsburg School emphasizes a curriculum of foundational skills and concepts which inform the application of higher order techniques. The lessons forge a system of fencing that is applicable to Ringen (wrestling), Messer (knives), and Schwert (Longsword).