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So does that mean that U.S sizes are more "generous" than Japanese?

Hi all, Can anyone tell me whether there is any difference between the sizing charts used for Japanese manufacturers and North American manufacturers? Cheers

Squat 410x3 45 Degree Leg Press 880x6

....and very GKR friendly too

Me too...although I do wear shoes outside sometimes due to diabetes and having a need to protect my feet from cuts and grazes that could turn nasty. However, I seem to have problems with our dojo floor (polished floorboards) when doing kata. My feet dont seem to want to grip the floor. Sometimes it feels as though I am doing kata on ice. Any suggestions?

Absolutely not...I will be 40 this year and have returned to Karate after a lay off of over 20 years. Yes, there are a lot of things I cannot do now that I could do as a teenager but fortunately I have a Sensei who recognises this. I recently passed my first grading and had the family there to watch. It was a fantastic feeling! My only regret is not going back sooner. Just jump onboard and go for it!!!!