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Old 07-16-2008, 01:04 AM
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Where to buy short sleeve gi from?
Hi there everyone, quick question

At the moment I have the long sleeve normal gi usually seen in shotokan but i want the short sleeve gi, anyone know where I can get one from in the UK?

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Hi there everyone, quick question

At the moment I have the long sleeve normal gi usually seen in shotokan but i want the short sleeve gi, anyone know where I can get one from in the UK?

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It may be a far cheaper option just to have the Dogi tailored. A few pounds, and it's done to your specifications.

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Just may want to make sure with your sensei if this will be an issue or not...

Sure wouldn't want you to go to the trouble of either acquiring a new one, or altering an existing one, and not being able to wear it!

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Just may want to make sure with your sensei if this will be an issue or not...

Sure wouldn't want you to go to the trouble of either acquiring a new one, or altering an existing one, and not being able to wear it!

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That's right, Vapor, I hadn't thought of that.

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How short are you looking at getting? I use the ISAMI K500 gi, and the sleeves are only a few inches past the elbow
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In kumite, your gi must cover at least 1/3 of your forearm, and not extend over your wrist. I think.
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In kumite, your gi must cover at least 1/3 of your forearm, and not extend over your wrist. I think.
This differs per organisation... some allow short sleeves, others allow all sort of length`s as long as the sleeve isnt rolled up...
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I usually roll the sleeves up about 3 folds. On of the sempais has a dogi with the sleeves totally taken off. A bit to "Cobra Kai" in my taste...
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On of the sempais has a dogi with the sleeves totally taken off. A bit to "Cobra Kai" in my taste...
Does he have one in black?

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I know that at last year's ALL AMERICA tourney in New York (IKO1), Matsui Kancho stopped the tourney and made everyone roll down their sleeves...

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Yup - yuo have to roll down your sleeves here as well - ther are seen as hangerous as the opponent's fingers or toes can get cought in the folds.

Another one for the taylored gi thread - I cut the sleeves of my gi to come half way down my forearm - then done a half and inch (1 cm really) double hem and sewn it up - it's dead easy to do - just make sure you cut the sleeve an inch or 2 longer than you want the final result to be to allow for a decent hem.
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I know that at last year's ALL AMERICA tourney in New York (IKO1), Matsui Kancho stopped the tourney and made everyone roll down their sleeves...

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Anyone have tailored short sleeves, Vapor? If so, was there any issue with their sleeve length?

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I didn't pay THAT close of attention..and it was a year ago already...

I don't recall that any issue was given about the possible shorter sleeve, but when the stop was made, I think it was even in the middle of a fight...

We can double check this year!

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I didn't pay THAT close of attention..and it was a year ago already...

I don't recall that any issue was given about the possible shorter sleeve, but when the stop was made, I think it was even in the middle of a fight...

We can double check this year!

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As Uber-Mod, I just thought you'd go back in time and see the moment again?

Yes, we'll be in place to find out the answer to it from the front row. Am I right in thinking that the tickets are a little cheaper than the World Tournament?

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Don't know what this year's prices are...but, if I take a look at the post card from last years tourney, that is conveniently located inside my kyokushin shrine in my office it says...

Open Seating $25 ($30 at the door)
VIP Reserved $55 ($65 at the door)

I picked my tickets up at the dojo (for the lower price) the week before the tourney...

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Don't know what this year's prices are...but, if I take a look at the post card from last years tourney, that is conveniently located inside my kyokushin shrine in my office it says...

Open Seating $25 ($30 at the door)
VIP Reserved $55 ($65 at the door)

I picked my tickets up at the dojo (for the lower price) the week before the tourney...

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Thanks for the update, Vapor. That's a lot cheaper than the official price in Japan, although there I did get my seats for free.

Well, my current struggle is to get to the Dojo. Who would have thought it would be this much of a mission? Still, I have a few weeks left.

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I sat in great seats at the All Japan tourney in 2006, thanks to my Shihan!

If necessary, I can always pick up tickets for you...if getting into the city is an issue...

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If necessary, I can always pick up tickets for you...if getting into the city is an issue...

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Thanks, Vapor! I do need to get there though. If I don't get into a real Dojo fairly soon, I'm going to be an unhappy little camper.

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