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mjh1969
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Joined: 06 Jul 2020
Posts: 22
Location: Cypress, CA
Styles: Shotokan

PostPosted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:16 am    Post subject: MATCHING LABELS Reply with quote

I have a weird question. Does the label on a person's belt always have to match their style of martial arts? I ask because I love the shito-kai circular label on Tokaido or Hirota belts but my main style of karate is shotokan. I could wear a JKA label but the shito-kai label appeals to me more.

Any input would be appreciated.
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Wastelander
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Joined: 18 Oct 2010
Posts: 2670
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Styles: Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-Ryu, Judo, KishimotoDi

PostPosted: Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's really up to your instructor. In general, though, it's pretty rare that anyone cares that the labels on the keikogi and obi match. I don't think most people buy the same brand of keikogi and obi, to begin with, because of pricing, fit, and customization options.
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smuraix1
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Joined: 06 Jun 2022
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Styles: Shotokan, Shindo jinen Ryu, C.Gracie Lineage jiu jitsu

PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldnt worry about label matching. If it helps, just look at BJJ gis lol they have multiple label/sponsors all over their gis,
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ashworth
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Joined: 13 Nov 2006
Posts: 689
Location: UK
Styles: Shotokan, IJR Karate, Iaido, Kobudo

PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

dependent on your school and Instructor. We don't worry about matching labels
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sensei8
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Joined: 23 Feb 2008
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]

PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I take my label off my obi or cover it up. To me, it's just a label of very little significance.



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