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Post by plainsman on Feb 5, 2016 19:19:48 GMT
I have no organized martial arts experience, and nowhere nearby to check out different gi. I practice iaido at home, and train a mix of BJJ and aikido (no, really).
I'd like to purchase a gi for workouts. I want plain black with no colored trim. I do not plan to add a hakama at this point. I'm using a 2.5" wide cotton iaido obi.
I've no idea of the differences between the different fabrics of the judo and karate gi.
I like the look of the Ronin Brand Ultimate Black Judo gi. Ronin Ultimate Black Judo Gi
Ronin customer service told me that this fabric is a weave and is heavier, but softer, than the 16 oz heavyweight (canvas) karate uniforms.
I don't really understand what that means. Can anyone explain it? Or explain the difference between different gi fabrics?
Thanks!
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Post by jammer on Feb 5, 2016 19:49:52 GMT
It doesn't matter, if it is colder where you training get thicker, but they will all work quite well.
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Post by Kiyoshi on Feb 6, 2016 15:08:44 GMT
It is also preference. I run hot, so even in the winter I use a thin, single layer tetron keikogi. I switch to a thicker one if it is windy outside. Back in kenpo I used a heavier cotton one because grapples and throws are in some parts of kenpo and we needed something durable. The weave shown in the picture would make the gi softer and heavier but I personally don't like my like that. I tend to like light and durable. In the end, pick what looks like it would be comfortable and see what you like. Everyone has a preference. Back in my kung fu school, we didn't have belts or uniforms so the uniform was "wear what is comfortable enough to move in."
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Feb 6, 2016 17:55:54 GMT
Basically, it's going to come down to how physical you're going to get with your training. Since you mentioned both BJJ and Aikido, I'd recommend a heavier gi, since you're going to be going lots of take downs/ground work (BJJ), and throws, which will quickly tear up a single weave gi pretty fast. Like mentioned before though, heavier can be cumbersome and HOT, so you need to balance that out with the durability. In any case, good luck with finding something that will complement your training.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2016 1:25:44 GMT
I actually did fine with an e-bogu white iai gi for all kinds of ground work and being thrown - only thing that happened to it was a tie string eventually popped its seam. If you're cold, get a thicker one, hot go thinner. I think you'd have to really crank on it to a silly degree for the durability to matter much there but that could just be me.
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Post by Kiyoshi on Feb 7, 2016 3:28:40 GMT
I've had e-bogu keikogi ties break as well. Those are the tetron ones I have. Good quality for the price. They were much thinner and lighter stitched than my cotton one but the inside tie string broke during a throw. I also ripped the inside of the armpit of the same gi putting it on, though that was after having worn it as a jacket for years. They have good durability though.
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Feb 7, 2016 5:31:22 GMT
Judo gis are quite different from the canvas karate gis. Made for a different purpose, so no surprise. I like the 14-16 canvas gis, especially for hot weather training - sweat, and they keep their shape, rather than flopping on you. But if you want something grappling oriented, go judo-gi.
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Post by plainsman on Feb 7, 2016 14:58:25 GMT
Judo gis are quite different from the canvas karate gis. Made for a different purpose, so no surprise. I like the 14-16 canvas gis, especially for hot weather training - sweat, and they keep their shape, rather than flopping on you. But if you want something grappling oriented, go judo-gi. So judo gi (single or double) will be more floppy than a 14 - 16 oz canvas karate gi?
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Post by Derzis on Feb 8, 2016 4:08:23 GMT
Yes, are more "floppy". One of the training for judo was to do pull-ups on a judo-gi hanged by a bar to improve your grip. Don't do the same with a karate-gi, it will "burn" your fingers. I am training in a bjj gym and they use judo-like equipment. You don't need the extra "snap" sound that a new material used in karate-gi is adding while doing forms. tetron is ok for normal training, but has its limits - not too breathable.
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