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I actually like the marble effect on the black GI as it fades a bit. In my case I recently found my old instructor and he has agreed to continue my instruction. Most of our practice will be out doors as he no longer has a studio. So for the most part we will train in street clothes but I will need a Gi for testing and practicing Forms. I figure with little wear a quality Gi should last for a very long time.

So what do you think about the Quality of the Ronin versus the Shureido?

I have returned to Kenpo after about 18 years and need to find a quality black Heavy Gi. I have narrowed my choices down to 3 but still not sure about sizes. I am 6'1" and 205lbs and have narrowed my choices down to Meijin, shureido and Ronin. I called shureido and they said I needed a 6 but Discount Martial Arts supplies says a 5 and looking at the charts it looks like a 5 1\2 would allow a little shrinkage and still fit. So I am looking for someone that has a similar build and what size they wear. Also is the shureido worth the extra $100 over the other 2?