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aevans410
White Belt
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
Posts: 5
Styles: Shotokan, new student
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 Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:32 pm Post subject: Questions on gi sizing. |
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| I'm getting ready to order a new gi for training. The sizing charts I have been seeing have me kind of confused. According to height, I should wear a size 6. According to weight, I should be wearing a size 8. Im not too overly obese (I am however a little big). I do carry around a good bit of muscle. When picking a gi, should I concern myself more with the height chart or the weight chart? Im thinking more the height chart, maybe even going with a size 7. |
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Dijita
Green Belt
Joined: 23 Feb 2004
Posts: 429
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Styles: Kyokushin
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| Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Do you know anyone in your class about your size? Find out what size gi they have. |
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aevans410
White Belt
Joined: 06 Jan 2005
Posts: 5
Styles: Shotokan, new student
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| Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Ill check into that, thanks for the tip  |
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aefibird
Black Belt
Joined: 26 Oct 2003
Posts: 4416
Location: UK
Styles: Past and present: 2 styles of Karate, TKD, Aikido, Wing Chun, some Tai Chi
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| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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What size do you currently own (if you have a gi)?
If you have a gi already then go with the same size that you already have, unless it doesn't fit properly.
If you don't have a gi then see of you can try some on that belong to people at your club. If not, then go with the weight chart. Better than your gi is too long in the sleeves and legs, than too tight round the middle. At least you can always get the sleeves taken up if they're too long.
Personally, I always buy a half-size or even a size larger than I need. Firstly to allow for any shrinkage and also for comfort! 
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Grenadier
Orange Belt
Joined: 29 Dec 2004
Posts: 213
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| Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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What brand of gi are you ordering? Many of them differ in terms of how they're cut. One might give you more shoulder room, etc.
When you ask your fellow classmates about gi sizes, remember, brand X versus brand Y may use different sizing charts. Just as an example:
http://www.dojowear.com/Sizes.htm
In general, it's better to err on the side of caution. At least with a larger sized gi, you can shrink it with some hot water washing, and / or hemming. |
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Super_Coo
White Belt
Joined: 01 Dec 2004
Posts: 15
Location: NB, Canada
Styles: Shotokan Karate
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| Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 7:54 pm Post subject: I'm a size 6 also |
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| I got my size 6 Kamikaze Medium Weight Gi and I was also a little worried since I'm 5'10" and weigh 160lbs. My buddy's the same height but weighs 205lbs and they fit the both of us just fine. Out of the bag it seemed HUGE but wash/dry it and it'll shrink perfectly! |
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Pacificshore
Black Belt
Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 1698
Location: West Coast
Styles: Chinese Kenpo/Kara-Ho Kempo
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| Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:05 am Post subject: |
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I've personally gone with weight vs. height. This allows for more roomier fit 
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