daxx Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Hi All; been looing around for a Karate GI and found about 30 different types so far I noticed 3 main types... Kumite, Kata and Beginner. Obviously as I've not been studying that long, I suppose I should go for beginner, but have previously studied TKD for 6 years I know that I could be doing this for some time!!!! I previously owned 2 Adidas (elite I think) TKD suits and like these but now I need some recommendations and why (if you dont mind). BTW, are all Karate GI's short in the legs and arms and other than to make the practitioner look dumb, whats the reasoning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingpang Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 as far as leg length goes, it's a bit hard to get stances right if ur toes get caught up in ur gi especially if u wanna get into some deep stances u look more of a tool falling over tangled in gi leg than having a bit of a short gi leg!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShotoKarate Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Hi All; been looing around for a Karate GI and found about 30 different types so far I noticed 3 main types... Kumite, Kata and Beginner. Obviously as I've not been studying that long, I suppose I should go for beginner, but have previously studied TKD for 6 years I know that I could be doing this for some time!!!! I previously owned 2 Adidas (elite I think) TKD suits and like these but now I need some recommendations and why (if you dont mind). BTW, are all Karate GI's short in the legs and arms and other than to make the practitioner look dumb, whats the reasoning The shorter legs and arms are a Japanese cut which began to become more popular in the early 90s ..... the shorter legs and arms give you more mobility as your limbs don't get caught up in so much thick cotton fabric .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefkicker Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Shotokarate Ive just PM'd you. 2 of your PM's have bounced Wont happen again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxx Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 I knew it was going to be a stupid question, but it was worth asking Any suggestions on which type of GI and why then ??? Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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