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alanseijas
Orange Belt
Joined: 20 Aug 2003
Posts: 125
Styles: Isshinryu, Shorinryu, Fut Sao
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 11:59 am Post subject: Gear coloring |
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I bought this great new gear for kumite. It's the Macho Warrior gear. I bought it in blue, and I love it. The only problem, is that my Sensei only wants white gear in the dojo (I didn't know that). Does anyone have any suggestions to re-color this gear white, or should I sell it and buy new? Thanks in advance........ _________________ The patch or crest worn by Isshinryu karateka often raises admiration and curiosity. The patch is based on a day dream Tatsuo Shimabuku had in the fifties while he was creating his karate style. This dream was the missing piece in the puzzle called Isshinryu. The patch is often incorrectly called Mizu Gami, which means 'water goddess'. Originally the Isshinryu emblem was called 'Isshinryu No Megami', which means 'Goddess of Isshinryu'. The goddess is the Goddess of Isshinryu karate and not the goddess of water. |
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Sens55
Orange Belt
Joined: 04 Jun 2003
Posts: 188
Location: Kansas City
Styles: MKD TKD & AJJ
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm, interesting. I don't know how you'd possibly color it. Maybe you can take it back and trade it for white. If you haven't used it, it's a possibility. |
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G95champ
Black Belt
Joined: 29 Mar 2002
Posts: 3116
Location: Gilbert WV, USA
Styles: Shotokan Karate (FSKA)
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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If its not been used you can prob. trade it. However if it has been you may look to sell it. You can always just put it up and use it at home or in open sessions. In all reality I can't see your sensei being that big of a jerk about it. Just explain to him you did not know what color he wanted and go from there.
BTW from my exp. Black is the best color to get you can pick up red, blue and white very eaisly but there is something about black that its just harder to see. _________________ (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." |
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alanseijas
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Joined: 20 Aug 2003
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Styles: Isshinryu, Shorinryu, Fut Sao
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Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 8:04 am Post subject: |
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Yeah. He's not a jerk, but I think he's a little mad that I didn't buy it from him. I can understand that, but it was a great e-bay deal. I've already used it, and it's not returnable. Now that I've used the "Warrior" gear, I don't want to use any other. It breathes so well, and fits great. It has added protection right in the places you need it. The only problem is that it's expensive, and I'd hate to have a set just laying around at home......
The black idea makes sense. Rats, now I want black. _________________ The patch or crest worn by Isshinryu karateka often raises admiration and curiosity. The patch is based on a day dream Tatsuo Shimabuku had in the fifties while he was creating his karate style. This dream was the missing piece in the puzzle called Isshinryu. The patch is often incorrectly called Mizu Gami, which means 'water goddess'. Originally the Isshinryu emblem was called 'Isshinryu No Megami', which means 'Goddess of Isshinryu'. The goddess is the Goddess of Isshinryu karate and not the goddess of water. |
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SaiFightsMS
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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There is a way. Use artist acrylic paint. |
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alanseijas
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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Really? Where might I find that? _________________ The patch or crest worn by Isshinryu karateka often raises admiration and curiosity. The patch is based on a day dream Tatsuo Shimabuku had in the fifties while he was creating his karate style. This dream was the missing piece in the puzzle called Isshinryu. The patch is often incorrectly called Mizu Gami, which means 'water goddess'. Originally the Isshinryu emblem was called 'Isshinryu No Megami', which means 'Goddess of Isshinryu'. The goddess is the Goddess of Isshinryu karate and not the goddess of water. |
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TKDLadyInSC
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Joined: 19 Jan 2003
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Styles: TaeKwonDo
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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Many paints can cause the material to break down. This could make the gear unsafe.
As far as the warrior gear, I like the design, think it is cool. I asked my instructor if we would eventually change to that. He likes the look, but said he would not change to it because the back part is cut high. It leaves the base of the head exposed. A little less safe than the traditional Macho gear that comes lower, so I abide by his decision.
Your instructor may want you to have the same gear as everyone else for a similar reason, Or for uniformity. _________________ 1st Degree Black Belt
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SaiFightsMS
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2003 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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I did a helmet a while back with acrylic paint from an art supply store. A jar or tube of paint thinned down. The same paint can be thinned down even more and used on fabric. |
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alanseijas
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 8:13 am Post subject: |
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How did you thin it down (what did you use)? What was the ratio? Thanks! _________________ The patch or crest worn by Isshinryu karateka often raises admiration and curiosity. The patch is based on a day dream Tatsuo Shimabuku had in the fifties while he was creating his karate style. This dream was the missing piece in the puzzle called Isshinryu. The patch is often incorrectly called Mizu Gami, which means 'water goddess'. Originally the Isshinryu emblem was called 'Isshinryu No Megami', which means 'Goddess of Isshinryu'. The goddess is the Goddess of Isshinryu karate and not the goddess of water. |
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SaiFightsMS
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2003 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Simple tap water. Just see how it goes as you work with it. And you can do multiple coats. |
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