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DarthPenguin
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Isami Karate Gi question

stoneheart wrote:

DarthPenguin wrote:

Hi All

Failing that is there another brand/gi that people would recommend as a similar alternative quality wise (without getting into the realms of £300!)

Thanks!

Tokaido has long been a standard in Shotokan. Go with the ones made in Japan - there is indeed a difference I can see and feel in the fabric and cut despite what some people will say on the internet.

Thanks! I opted for a Ki one as the price seemed quite reasonable (relatively speaking). I've not heard anything other than good things about Tokaido, and can see myself getting one, but i will likely wait a little longer until i have been back at karate for more time.

I don't want to be 'that guy' who is pretty junior and turns up wearing a mega expensive gi!

stoneheart
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Joined: 06 Apr 2004
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:03 am Post subject: Re: Isami Karate Gi question

DarthPenguin wrote:

stoneheart wrote:

DarthPenguin wrote:

Hi All

Failing that is there another brand/gi that people would recommend as a similar alternative quality wise (without getting into the realms of £300!)

Thanks!

Tokaido has long been a standard in Shotokan. Go with the ones made in Japan - there is indeed a difference I can see and feel in the fabric and cut despite what some people will say on the internet.

Nothing wrong with it. Mindset is important. If a quality uniform inspires one to train more frequently and with greater intensity, no one should find any issue with it. Besides if you use a uniform 2x a week, the cost quickly goes down per use if you take care of them. I have Tokaido I have worn 200 times and more.

DarthPenguin
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Location: Glasgow, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:29 am Post subject: Re: Isami Karate Gi question

stoneheart wrote:

DarthPenguin wrote:

stoneheart wrote:

DarthPenguin wrote:

Hi All

Failing that is there another brand/gi that people would recommend as a similar alternative quality wise (without getting into the realms of £300!)

Thanks!

Tokaido has long been a standard in Shotokan. Go with the ones made in Japan - there is indeed a difference I can see and feel in the fabric and cut despite what some people will say on the internet.

Fair point. In my head is more of an incentive thing too where i "earn it". same as for bjj i have a no black gi until purple belt rule in my head. No reason for it really but it helps my mentality.

Am pretty sure i will likely end up with a Tokaido at some point, but i will make an agreement with myself to "earn" it

Odd i know but just how my mind works sometimes

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