Advice needed on buying a Kung Fu Suit.

[Harkon72]

I train in Karate, but I have a need to purchase a Kung Fu suit to practice Wing Chun and to teach my private lessons. I think that a Frog Collar suit is very smart. I think that an all black suit with the pants that gather at the ankles would be ideal. I've seen a 100% cotton one on amazon for £25, I have never worn one, do they fit well? Are they worth the money? Do I need to get one at all? I would appreciate your thoughts on this guys.

[sensei8]

First, I'm not a Kung-Fu practitioner.

My thoughts...

I have never worn one, do they fit well?

What I've seen, they seem to fit like mostly anything else does, but, that's dependent upon picking the right size first. Kung-Fu uniforms seem to fit loosely/baggy. There sizes are selected from sizes 000-9.

Are they worth the money?

They are if said Kung-fu school requires one to wear. Quality varies just like they do for a Karate gi; depends whom the manufacturer is. What I've seen, most Kung-fu uniforms are quite lightweight, but, imho, they couldn't hold up to the abuse as seen my Karate gi's.

Do I need to get one at all?

Again, if said Kung-fu school requires them, then yes. Ask said school!!