New Gi

**Waspe** · 07-16-2004, 14:26

The time has come to get a new GI. There are about a million holes in it, and stains or various sorts. It was a Karate Gi.

Now I am looking for a thick Judo Gi, with the lighter weight pants but reinforced stiching on the knees. I can get it for 55 dollars through my Sensei, but I was wondering if there is a cheaper place. I take a size 5.

Any suggestions?

**jabonn** · 07-16-2004, 14:56

Sure www.toraki.com or www.howardliu.com - I own both brands. I know you said cheap but you get what you pay for. Toraki has a warranty with the silver and gold versions and if you can tear up on of the HCK lines you are a man among men.

Some cheaper ones I have owned: Ki Brand, Tiger Claw, Century.

**Waspe** · 07-16-2004, 15:22

The normal judo gi at my school is a sort of baige.. would that be unbleached for HCK?

**jabonn** · 07-16-2004, 15:29

They are referred to as 'natural' and 'bleached'.

**Waspe** · 07-16-2004, 15:33

A Unbleached HCK Jiu Jitsu Gi, should be pretty tough right?

I am kindof new to buying gi's and such.

My old one was just a lightweight Karate gi.

**SteyrAUG** · 07-19-2004, 18:02

Originally Posted by Waspe

A Unbleached HCK Jiu Jitsu Gi, should be pretty tough right?

I am kindof new to buying gi's and such.

My old one was just a lightweight Karate gi.

Yup, that is what you want.

Also specifically check the size chart.

One companies Size 5 isn't necessarily the same as anothers.

You also want "pre shrunk" for obvious reasons.

**Webmaster** · 07-19-2004, 19:18

I have a couple of Toraki dogi, and I love them! They are cut more for westerners, very comfortable and durable. I have one of the "bronze" models and one of the "silvers". I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a very high quality dogi.

**Ramirez** · 07-20-2004, 07:37

I second the Toraki - they are all I have used. Nice guys to. One of my fellow practioners has an Atama dogi though and that looks like a quality gi.

http://www.atamakimonos.com/index_enter.htm