This is a set of Matsukan-made kendo equipment, used for about two years by a female junior high school student, and is still in good condition. However, both kote (gauntlets) have holes in the palms. The men (face guard) has been cleaned, so I don't think there's any odor (men-gane edge has been remade/men himo (face guard strings)/chikawa (leather reinforcement) included). Would this be suitable for practice for those who are starting or have just started kendo?