UseoForce Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 For about a year and 3 months I've been wearing a ProForce Ultra Heavyweight 14oz gi. I use it about 5-8 hours per week, so naturally its showing some wear. I must say, however, it is holding up very well considering I use for my Combat Hapkido Grappling training, which is essentially "dirty BJJ." Recently, someone spilled some bleach on it some i'm in the market for a new gi. Here are my criteria:-Must be very heavy, or else be judo/jiu-jitsu style-Black -Keep the price under $150, please. Thanks If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWLuiza Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 You can find 14oz Pro Force gis for around $60 at martialartssupermarket.com(I got a tokaido and pro force from there)Let me know what you decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZ Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Depending on what size you are, you can get a KI international 14oz. from between $45-$65. Check out these sites.https://www.heimas.comhttps://www.ki-international.comhttps://www.bestbuymas.comGood luck! "Blessed be the Lord my Rock, and my keen and firm Strength, Who teaches my hands to war and my fingers to fight." Psalm 144:1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 KWON makes a nice heavyweight gi they call their self defense gi. Its a standard heavy karate gi with reinforced chest, back, and knees. Also the lapels are extra thick.https://www.kwon.com Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdawg Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 I have a black pro force Judo gi that I really like it was around $70 A computer beat me in a game of chess once but it was no match for me in a kickboxing match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 tokaido is really good. It holds up a long time. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NidaninNJ Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 tokaido is really good. It holds up a long time.The only problem with Tokaido is that it takes a long time to get one if you order one direct from Japan (https://www.tokaidojapan.com). If you order it any other way though you'll probably pay WAY more. They are expensive enough already so don't pay TOO much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Pro-Force, Blitz and Kwon all do cheaper but decent gi. Maybe you could check out Century too. I know they get a lot of flak, but some of their stuff is decent. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jussi Häkkinen Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Kamikaze Kaiten America - which is currently known in USA as "Tokon Kaiten America", due to the copyright problems. The best price/quality -ratio there is. Get yours from http://www.tokon.com( https://www.kamikaze.com and https://www.kamikazeusa.com are selling copies of original Kamikaze/Tokon uniforms. Get a real deal, it'll be worth it).Personally, I use Shureido uniforms. However, they're expensive, so I don't think that they'll be the answer now. I recommend Kamikaze Kaiten/Tokon Kaiten for everybody, since their price is right and quality excellent. Only thing you'll miss (when compared to Shureido, Tokaido, Hirota or other high quality Japanese uniforms) is that blue tint - and I don't think that it's a big loss when you can get an incredibly good uniform for a mere $100. Jussi HäkkinenOkinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do (Kyan Chotoku lineage)TurkuFinland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangepair03 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I read your post and ordered a Tokon gi. I also wear shureido and am eagerly awating my tokon's arrival. In your opinion, how is the fit compared to shureido. I found the response to any and all questions from the company to be outstanding. Just wondering how the gi wears, fits, lasts etc; from a karate ka on the boards.Thanks.Kamikaze Kaiten America - which is currently known in USA as "Tokon Kaiten America", due to the copyright problems. The best price/quality -ratio there is. Get yours from http://www.tokon.com( https://www.kamikaze.com and https://www.kamikazeusa.com are selling copies of original Kamikaze/Tokon uniforms. Get a real deal, it'll be worth it).Personally, I use Shureido uniforms. However, they're expensive, so I don't think that they'll be the answer now. I recommend Kamikaze Kaiten/Tokon Kaiten for everybody, since their price is right and quality excellent. Only thing you'll miss (when compared to Shureido, Tokaido, Hirota or other high quality Japanese uniforms) is that blue tint - and I don't think that it's a big loss when you can get an incredibly good uniform for a mere $100. A punch should stay like a treasure in the sleeve. It should not be used indiscrimately.Kyan Chotoku Sensei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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