UK tall thin gi?

[grenage]

Hi guys,

I've just started karate, and am looking to get my first gi. I originally ordered a Kamae but I could fit three of me into one. At 6' 5" and 14 stone (just under 200lb) I think I need an A4 gi, but can only find standard sizes (160/180/200 etc).

Could anyone recommend a store? I'm not that bothered about it being full full length. As an additional joy, it really needs to be as plain white as possible. Everyone else in the dojo has plain his with maybe a little tag on a lapel. The only one or two I've found have had ridiculously large logos on the arms or legs - more like a walking advert than a martial arts uniform!

[chiliphil1]

try discountmas.com. They have a great selection and will ship anywhere.

[sensei8]

Welcome to KF; glad that you're here!!

Century MA Supplies, to name one!

[grenage]

Hi guys, thanks a lot for the names.

Those sites have a nice range of his, but they still use the standard 0-7 sizes, which will be way too big for me. Do you know of any that do slim sizes?

[chiliphil1]

Hi guys, thanks a lot for the names.

Those sites have a nice range of his, but they still use the standard 0-7 sizes, which will be way too big for me. Do you know of any that do slim sizes?

Honestly, I do not. You may end up having to buy something a little too big and then having a tailor take it in for you.

Depending on how much you are looking to spend Tokaido offers half sizes but those will run you near $300 USD..

I think you would be best to go with something like a Ronin brand and then have it altered. And don't forget that most if not all gi's will shrink in the wash as well. I have heard of some people tossing them in the dryer and trying them on, then they would dry them again until they fit..

[grenage]

Thank you for your advice, i think i may just have to do that.

[grenage]

Hi guys,

For the benefit of anyone in the same situation, i bought a 180cm from Blitz, and it's a really good fit. Slightly short on the arms, but barely.

[JohnASE]

Hi guys,

For the benefit of anyone in the same situation, i bought a 180cm from Blitz, and it's a really good fit. Slightly short on the arms, but barely.

That's great! Good thing I didn't see this earlier. I would've thought a 180, and probably even a 185, would be too small for you. Of course, fit will vary from brand to brand, and even model to model.

For those on the USA side of the pond, 180 is usually about a size 5.