You must not sweat or have an unlimited amount of uniforms. No matter how quick I get them in the wash, I get sweat stains in the armpits. A v-neck helps.

@@shinobi1kenobi75 in some tournaments it is prohibited to wear anything under the gi (except if you are a woman)

It's a thick plastic. To shatter it you'd have to experience a level of impact beyond anything you would experience in sparring (and maybe even weapons fighting).

Thank youuuu

I have only been able to find 11 oz in the iron man and it's a cotton poly blend which I don't like. Is yours older?

Sweating is good and healthy. That's one of the reasons I LIKE the heavier gi.

Hayashi Tenno

+Jackson Love (M) it has a really good quality

i know how u feel my washer ate my heavy weight gi and i have been using my imma say middle weight gi and it feels weird after using a 14 oz heavy weight for so long

I prefer the light gi lol , it makes me feel lighter and more comfortable when I practice kumite

My heavy weight go has lasted hard training for 29 years

crazy asscraic - Your choice of gi needs to start with how you plan on using it. I typically start with kumite, kata or all-around (daily training). There are many martial artists who compete on a regular basis and want a specialized gi to give them comfort they need to perform better. The next will be a matter of fit. Not all gi are cut the same. Some have more waist room, others longer arms or legs for certain body types. As you look into higher priced Gi, you will probably notice terms such as "European" or "Japanese" cut. Read the manufacturer's description on how they describe those differences. They generally describe if the cut will be "baggy", "slim" or "long/short" on your frame. As for Adidas. I've owned some of their kumite gi. I personally like them. They are light, breathe well and have the european cut I like (I'm 6'4" and an athletic build). They use higher quality material (IMHO) and they wear well in terms of durability. Believe me, once you jump from low price discount gi's to high quality ones, you'll feel the difference.

From what I know, in a nut-shell...Japanese Cut Gi: Shorter arms, shorter legs, longer jacket, European is the opposite- Longer arms, longer legs, shorter jacket...size is usually 'true to form', that being said, Tokaido may have different sizing than say, Blitz, a 5 with Blitz could be a 4 with Tokaido, Horita, Isami etc! :) best thing is to measure yourself, measure your current gi, and try to find a sizing chart when ordering- most sites/shops have this!

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