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Zaine
Black Belt

Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 2247
Location: Dallas, TX
Styles: Matsumura-Seito, Shobayashi-Ryu, Shudokan, Long Fist, American Street Karate, Southern Mantis, HEMA
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Good to hear that you still enjoy it. I actually just ordered a new one (yellow) and I love it. _________________ Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.
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R5ky
Orange Belt

Joined: 27 Jun 2022
Posts: 117
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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I agree that mugens tend to be on the baggy side, but I believe that most modern karate outfits are "loosely"fitted, even the long obis. Uniforms and obis used to be lot more snug fitted than they are today, including the much shorter obis (which is what I prefer). When it comes to fit, BJJ gis are what I would prefer; but, when I once wore my BJJ trousers to karate class, I noticed there was more limitation on movement.
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sensei8
KF Sensei


Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16251
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:07 am Post subject: |
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R5ky wrote: |
I agree that mugens tend to be on the baggy side, but I believe that most modern karate outfits are fitted, even the long obis. Uniforms and obis used to be lot more fitted than they are today. When it comes to fit, BJJ gis are what I would prefer; but, when I once wore my BJJ trousers to karate class, I noticed there was more limitation on movement. |
Solid post!!
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DarthPenguin
Brown Belt

Joined: 03 Dec 2021
Posts: 726
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Styles: Shotokan, Judo, BJJ
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:03 am Post subject: |
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R5ky wrote: |
I agree that mugens tend to be on the baggy side, but I believe that most modern karate outfits are fitted, even the long obis. Uniforms and obis used to be lot more fitted than they are today. When it comes to fit, BJJ gis are what I would prefer; but, when I once wore my BJJ trousers to karate class, I noticed there was more limitation on movement. |
Interesting observation and likely also depend on the bjj gi brand. My Atama ones probably have similar levels of movement to my karate ones but my shoyoroll ones maybe a little less. |
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R5ky
Orange Belt

Joined: 27 Jun 2022
Posts: 117
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I only have experience with a generic amazon brand and Fuji, it made my kicks feel restricted to some extent. |
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DarthPenguin
Brown Belt

Joined: 03 Dec 2021
Posts: 726
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Styles: Shotokan, Judo, BJJ
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:00 am Post subject: |
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R5ky wrote: |
I only have experience with a generic amazon brand and Fuji, it made my kicks feel restricted to some extent. |
What i noticed was the 'rip stop' style ones i have seemed to have decent movement but the heavier cotton one didn't. Though is probably best to just use a karate gi at karate and a bjj gi at bjj! |
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Blackbeltsimsy86
White Belt

Joined: 19 Feb 2023
Posts: 1
Location: United Kingdom
Styles: JKA Shotokan
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 10:21 am Post subject: |
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I recently bought one and was very impressed with it apart the large customs charge I got! 🤦♂️ nevermind |
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DarthPenguin
Brown Belt

Joined: 03 Dec 2021
Posts: 726
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Styles: Shotokan, Judo, BJJ
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2023 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Blackbeltsimsy86 wrote: |
I recently bought one and was very impressed with it apart the large customs charge I got! 🤦♂️ nevermind |
The customs charge is always annoying - even more so since it is not always consistently applied! |
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mjh1969
Yellow Belt

Joined: 06 Jul 2020
Posts: 25
Location: Cypress, CA
Styles: Shotokan
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Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:08 am Post subject: |
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I haven't used my KI Gi in a while but after reading your review I may use it for my next class. |
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