stl_karateka Posted December 1, 2003 Posted December 1, 2003 OK, I'm here to glean more information from you all for this team we are trying to put together. In the future I'd think it would be a good idea for our team to have separate uniforms for sparring. I've seen a lot of these on the national circuit http://www.lakita.net/uniform.jpg Anyone know what they are called so I can shop for them? They look comfy...anyone use them....quality check? KarateForums.com Sempai
stl_karateka Posted December 5, 2003 Author Posted December 5, 2003 I found out they are called REK suits. KarateForums.com Sempai
Shorinryu Sensei Posted December 8, 2003 Posted December 8, 2003 Well, I've seen a lot worse uniforms..plenty of room on this one to put a McDonalds or Pizz Hut logo. I'm a traditionalist pretty much, and I really don't care to go to a tournament and see all these flashy uniforms myself. What are we? Martial artists...or walking billboards? My 2 cents worth...anybody want change? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
stl_karateka Posted December 8, 2003 Author Posted December 8, 2003 Its all good ShorinRyu Sensei -- I've always respected your opinion, and I still do, I figure it was only a matter of time before we disagreed! Why you in the sport martial arts section anyway Mr Traditionalist? KarateForums.com Sempai
Shorinryu Sensei Posted December 8, 2003 Posted December 8, 2003 Why you in the sport martial arts section anyway Mr Traditionalist? Oh, I was just slumming. I used to ref and judge about a dozen tournaments/year. That's down to maybe one a year now. Sometimes people ask what judges are looking for and thought maybe I could give a little perspective on that. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
stl_karateka Posted December 9, 2003 Author Posted December 9, 2003 I'm just giving you a hard time SS! KarateForums.com Sempai
Shorinryu Sensei Posted December 9, 2003 Posted December 9, 2003 I knew that... My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
Toast Posted December 27, 2003 Posted December 27, 2003 ahh i like T- shirts or heavy uniforms in sparring, feels better when ur hit... <Victory Martial Arts>15 yrs old; 6 yrs in TKD1st Degree Black BeltJr. Olympian | Team USA Qualifier"Train Like A Champion, Fight Like A Warrior"
The Saint Posted January 4, 2004 Posted January 4, 2004 I personally use two uniforms, I train in a heavy black cotton uniform and have a nice clean light weight white traditional dobok just for tournaments. Some Flashy uniforms are crapy looking but to have a nice presentable uniform is another storey. I find that the light weight during competition helps me to move better and get a bit more speed. "Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to go to his class." Choi, Hong Hi ITF Founder
stl_karateka Posted March 22, 2004 Author Posted March 22, 2004 Hey ShorinRyu Sensei, you still around....what do you think of this Rek Suit: http://www.reksuits.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=browse&id=16958&pageid=89 Looks like a traditional white gi but provides the flexibility of the rek suit --- its half the price of all the 'flashier' ones too....I'm thinking about getting it. Anyone here spar with a Rek suit? How do they compare to traditional gi? KarateForums.com Sempai
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