Judo Gi allowed in Kyokushin Karate?

[bitestones]

I wonder is it allowed to use Judo Gi in Kyokushin Karate? I heard it is better for grappling. Last time my Sensei accidentally teared my Karate Gi when throwing.

[Nidan Melbourne]

thats always awkward when your gi rips when throwing or the like.

in BJJ my pants have ripped a few times before. Karate the same thing has happened but the good things was I was wearing skins both times.

I think it should be fine in the dojo for you, but I don't know about competitions

[yamesu]

You could of course get a heavy canvas gi, they are far less prone to ripping and already have the kanji stitched in. I personally do not like them however, that is simply personal preference.

I would ask your instructor what his/her take is on it.

[Lupin1]

I would never want to wear my judo gi to a karate class. The thing is like a horse blanket-- thick, rough and HOT. I'm not sure how much physical conditioning you do in your class, but I'd probably pass out after half an hour in a judo top (I've worn the bottoms before though-- they're just like heavy karate gi pants with a bit of reinforcement in the crotch and knees).

[sensei8]

I agree with yamesu...

Speak with your instructor. Nonetheless, what you train in at home is your business, but what you wear in his/her dojo, that's for your instructor to say.

[Archimoto]

I agree with yamesu...

Speak with your instructor. Nonetheless, what you train in at home is your business, but what you wear in his/her dojo, that's for your instructor to say.

100% agree!