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Why won't my gi stay shut??


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When i tie my gi i tie those little straps on the inside to keep the jacket shut and tie my belt tight.

 

But...when i start warm up and stretching etc, the front starts opening up and looks very untidy and i'm constantly fidgeting with it and tightening my belt. Does this happen to anyone else??

 

It might be because i only have a lightweight suit and it's nothing flashy just a basic gi.

 

Any ideas?

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Tie better knots, or maybe your uniform isn't the right size, or maybe it is because of the lightweight material. A old training buddy of mine added velcro to his gi jacket in place of the ties. This was done so that in sparring, whenever he got his jacket grabbed, it was like a tear-away-jersey:D

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Make your belt knot tighter and also the straps on your do bok tighter. I had the same problems at the beginning. Sometimes you have such a good workout you can't avoid it.

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Actually...

 

Loosen your belt a bit. That way it won't "grab" the do-gi every time you rotate your body. Belt should hang loosely over the hips, not squeeze your waist. Tie the ties of the do-gi properly. That should help.

Jussi Häkkinen

Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)

Turku

Finland

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If you are still having trouble with your gi, you could always sew a small velcro piece unto the gi and the collar near your chest and it should then stay shut. A lady at my dojo always has trouble with her gi top so she finally decided to sew a 2 inch piece of velcro and it worked very well.

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Or you could just spar naked...but I don't think your training partners would enjoy that too much.

I don't know about that kickko :lol:

 

Another thought......do you tie your belt above or below the straps on the jacket?

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Another thought......do you tie your belt above or below the straps on the jacket?

 

Depends on jacket. Usually above. However, I've used both ways (depending on jacket) and haven't noticed any difference in my jacket's tendency to stay shut.

Jussi Häkkinen

Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)

Turku

Finland

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