New Kata Competition Gi

[Jesi Boy]

Hi All,

I am a karateka who regularly competes in kata competitions nationally and internationally.

I have grown out of my Arawaza Crystal Kata Gi, not being satisfied with its performance, and I am now looking for a better quality Japanese made Kata gi.

I am currently looking at buying a Shuriedo New Wave 3, but I am aware that there may be better options.

I would really appreciate it if any of you could recommend some high quality Kata gi's, as I am open to try something new.

Thank you very much.

- Jesi Boy

[Nidan Melbourne]

First off welcome to the forum! I'm glad to see another Australian here on the forum!

I normally recommend the Seishin Gi if you have the funds. Otherwise I say Adidas or Arawaza as i've tried both and work well.

Shureido I've seen others use and works quite nicely.

I compete in Kata with my Seishin and always performs nicely.

[mushybees]

Hirota #163. Custom made from Kuroobiya.

Heavy but fantastic kata gi.

[Jesi Boy]

My last Gi was an Arawaza, and I was not too happy with its performance.

I would try the Sieshin Gi, but I am currently looking for one that is Japanese made.

Because of this, I went over and checked out the Hirota site, and took great interest in the WKF Takumi for Kata.

My current number one choice is the Shuriedo New Wave 3, but I was just wondering if anybody had any experience with the Takumi (as it looks quite promising).

Thanks!

- Jesi Boy

[dnoexis]

My last Gi was an Arawaza, and I was not too happy with its performance.

I would try the Sieshin Gi, but I am currently looking for one that is Japanese made.

Because of this, I went over and checked out the Hirota site, and took great interest in the WKF Takumi for Kata.

My current number one choice is the Shuriedo New Wave 3, but I was just wondering if anybody had any experience with the Takumi (as it looks quite promising).

Thanks!

- Jesi Boy

I own shuiredo new wave 3

I would recommend it as a heavy material, but in fact it's very light and I don't think it's cotton

It is comfortable, good data form when wearing and has subtle kata snap effect

and note that shuiredo's uniform is usually 1 size bigger than other Japanese clothes

The only downside is that it's too expensive (but it's good for anyone who doesn't pay attention to the price)