whats the difference

platinum_angel · 08-31-2003, 01:54 PM

whats the difference between a kimono and a gi. i thought it was that a kimono was weaved a lot more than a gi but i'm not sure. someones input

Toudiyama[NL] · 08-31-2003, 03:19 PM

Kimono is Just the jacket, gi is your complete suit so kimono and zubon=trouser (spelling) in Aikido it would also mean the hakama

The weaven and non weaven is a choise of the art itself, if it consists of a lot of grabling they will most likely have a weaven Kimono if more striking based it will be the canvastype material

In the woven kind there is a lot of quality difference, a really good one will be strong but not weigh much a lesser one will feel like a weight on your shoulders

platinum_angel · 08-31-2003, 05:14 PM

do you think it would be better for me to get kimono or a gi if i am just starting out in BJJ. they are about the same price too

M@T · 08-31-2003, 06:24 PM

I cant stand Gi's. I did Shotokan Karate about 13 years ago and all I can remember is standing their messing about with the ties on my Gi every 5 minutes.

Thai shorts and a sweat top will do me just nicely

JaredExtreme · 08-31-2003, 06:33 PM

LoL....... in BJJ kimonos and gi's are the same thing, some companies call their uniforms gi's, others call their uniforms kimonos.

What you need to pay attention to is the weave. There's many different kinds like single weave, double weave, gold weave, hybrid weave, and summer weave.

platinum_angel · 08-31-2003, 06:40 PM

i'm thinking about getting the black hybrid weave

JaredExtreme · 08-31-2003, 11:11 PM

Hehe my instructor had a black gi and only wore it a few times, we asked him why he stopped wearing it. He said "Black gi makes Marcello look like neenja."

Toudiyama[NL] · 09-01-2003, 12:47 AM

The fact that some schools call a gi kimono or the other way around shows they use a japanese word but don't know their meaning Again gi=complete suit, Kimono is just the jacket.
Even the old regular wear ( non sport) which is much longer( like a bathrobe) is called Kimono

Dono if you can get them in your country but Adidas makes nice gi
Lightweight but strong

Toudiyama[NL] · 09-01-2003, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by M@T
I cant stand Gi's. I did Shotokan Karate about 13 years ago and all I can remember is standing their messing about with the ties on my Gi every 5 minutes.

Thai shorts and a sweat top will do me just nicely

We didn't tie those, they would teare anyway since we woulld train against grabling attacks
And even then 5 min, man you must take long to tie your laces of your shoes

Cain · 09-01-2003, 03:38 AM

vale tudo shorts.. rash guard.. what more do one need..?

JaredExtreme · 09-01-2003, 05:11 AM

A rolling partner like Goddess.......

platinum_angel · 09-01-2003, 11:38 AM

i don't think i'm going to go into my nexy bjj class with just vale tudo shorts on. lol the gi will just do fine for me

M@T · 09-02-2003, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toudiyama[NL]

And even then 5 min, man you must take long to tie your laces of your shoes

What makes you think it takes me 5 minutes to tie my shoes ??

Katiekat · 09-03-2003, 07:23 PM

ya know, ive been wondering the same thing also....but i guess i know now so thanks!

08-31-2003, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714	whats the difference whats the difference between a kimono and a gi. i thought it was that a kimono was weaved a lot more than a gi but i'm not sure. someones input __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

08-31-2003, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Toudiyama[NL] Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Zaandam, Netherlands Posts: 1,391	Kimono is Just the jacket, gi is your complete suit so kimono and zubon=trouser (spelling) in Aikido it would also mean the hakama The weaven and non weaven is a choise of the art itself, if it consists of a lot of grabling they will most likely have a weaven Kimono if more striking based it will be the canvastype material In the woven kind there is a lot of quality difference, a really good one will be strong but not weigh much a lesser one will feel like a weight on your shoulders __________________

08-31-2003, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714	do you think it would be better for me to get kimono or a gi if i am just starting out in BJJ. they are about the same price too __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

08-31-2003, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
M@T Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Midlands Posts: 96	I cant stand Gi's. I did Shotokan Karate about 13 years ago and all I can remember is standing their messing about with the ties on my Gi every 5 minutes. Thai shorts and a sweat top will do me just nicely __________________ He who sweats more in training bleeds less in battle !!!

08-31-2003, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
JaredExtreme Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,117	LoL....... in BJJ kimonos and gi's are the same thing, some companies call their uniforms gi's, others call their uniforms kimonos. What you need to pay attention to is the weave. There's many different kinds like single weave, double weave, gold weave, hybrid weave, and summer weave. __________________ "I don't fight in the street, there's no mats out there." - JaredExtreme

08-31-2003, 06:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714	i'm thinking about getting the black hybrid weave __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

08-31-2003, 11:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
JaredExtreme Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,117	Hehe my instructor had a black gi and only wore it a few times, we asked him why he stopped wearing it. He said "Black gi makes Marcello look like neenja." __________________ "I don't fight in the street, there's no mats out there." - JaredExtreme

09-01-2003, 12:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Toudiyama[NL] Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Zaandam, Netherlands Posts: 1,391	The fact that some schools call a gi kimono or the other way around shows they use a japanese word but don't know their meaning Again gi=complete suit, Kimono is just the jacket. Even the old regular wear ( non sport) which is much longer( like a bathrobe) is called Kimono Dono if you can get them in your country but Adidas makes nice gi Lightweight but strong __________________

09-01-2003, 03:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cain Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 388	vale tudo shorts.. rash guard.. what more do one need..? __________________ any given fighter can beat any given fighter on any given day.. so.. what are you waiting for Rickson, I'm here..

09-01-2003, 05:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
JaredExtreme Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,117	A rolling partner like Goddess....... __________________ "I don't fight in the street, there's no mats out there." - JaredExtreme

09-01-2003, 11:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714	i don't think i'm going to go into my nexy bjj class with just vale tudo shorts on. lol the gi will just do fine for me __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

09-03-2003, 07:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Katiekat Novice Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 12	ya know, ive been wondering the same thing also....but i guess i know now so thanks!

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