i do karate want heaver gi?

matbla · 12-15-2005, 09:19 AM

i looking for a heavier gi?
i wear 8oz middle weight gi from century size adult 8
i want a heavier gi not all cotton
i like the blends they need less ironing
can you tell what you wear and where you got it
and what gi you want to see me in and where to get it
from matt sewell blake

shamster · 12-15-2005, 09:49 AM

Not sure what style you want the gi for. For bjj, I have a MKimono single weave, and recently picked up a Mizuno single weave (for judo/jiu-jitsu). You definitely want something heavier than 8oz if you are going to do any kind of grappling. It will involve lots of moves which involve heavy pulling and holding of the gi. Anything not designed for this kind of abuse will definitely rip in short time.

eXcessiveForce · 12-15-2005, 11:38 AM

Yes heavy gi's are nice, not like a judo gi. One of my gi's is a 14 ounce canvas. Looks very nice and lasts forever. I have a judo gi for BJJ, it's a swain s-series. Much heavier than any karate gi and would not be suitable for karate.

eXcessiveForce · 12-15-2005, 11:41 AM

The shuraido 50/50 is an awesome uniform but at 300+ it's a bit pricey, especially for class. I have a shuraido 100. I think Tokaido or something like that are decent uniforms as well. Sorry if the spelling is off, I don't write these out much.

**gregimotis** · 12-15-2005, 11:53 AM

I know what you mean about having to iron all the time. My experience is that even all cotton gi's of heavier weights don't need ironing as long as you hang them up. It seems that the weight of the material pulls out the wrinkles.

matbla · 12-19-2005, 09:15 AM

keepp the good help
from matt blake

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matbla Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: near lake george,, new york Posts: 1,221 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i do karate want heaver gi? i looking for a heavier gi? i wear 8oz middle weight gi from century size adult 8 i want a heavier gi not all cotton i like the blends they need less ironing can you tell what you wear and where you got it and what gi you want to see me in and where to get it from matt sewell blake

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eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,906 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	Yes heavy gi's are nice, not like a judo gi. One of my gi's is a 14 ounce canvas. Looks very nice and lasts forever. I have a judo gi for BJJ, it's a swain s-series. Much heavier than any karate gi and would not be suitable for karate. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

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eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,906 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	The shuraido 50/50 is an awesome uniform but at 300+ it's a bit pricey, especially for class. I have a shuraido 100. I think Tokaido or something like that are decent uniforms as well. Sorry if the spelling is off, I don't write these out much. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

12-15-2005, 11:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
gregimotis Premiere Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Still residing in the Premiere members booth Posts: 1,997 Groans: 4 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know what you mean about having to iron all the time. My experience is that even all cotton gi's of heavier weights don't need ironing as long as you hang them up. It seems that the weight of the material pulls out the wrinkles. __________________ . . I am Tired. Tired. Tired.

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12-15-2005, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
shamster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 152 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not sure what style you want the gi for. For bjj, I have a MKimono single weave, and recently picked up a Mizuno single weave (for judo/jiu-jitsu). You definitely want something heavier than 8oz if you are going to do any kind of grappling. It will involve lots of moves which involve heavy pulling and holding of the gi. Anything not designed for this kind of abuse will definitely rip in short time.

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matbla Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: near lake george,, new york Posts: 1,221 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	keepp the good help from matt blake

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