A gi consists of a jacket (known as uwagi), pants (known as zubon or shitabaki), and a belt (known as obi). The belt comes in different colours and therefore it is purchased separately. The best gi is the one that fits you perfectly and allows full range of motion, so that you can perform blocks, punches and kicks without any hinderance from the gi. Pacific Sports offers the best gi for Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ in canvas, cotton, and poly-cotton fabrics.
Outstanding features of Pacific Sports best gi
- Consists of jacket and pants (no belt)
- For Karate/ Taekwondo/ Jiu-Jitsu/ Judo / BJJ
- Available in cotton, canvas, or poly-cotton
- Heavy-duty double stitching at the seams
- Delivers a good ‘snap’ when punching and kicking
- Jacket is cut generously through the shoulders and chest to allow for a full range of movement
- Pants have a full gusset that allows room for deep stretches and high kicks without pulling at the seams
- Elasticated waist in the pants means they fit comfortably and with a narrow internal drawstring it can be adjusted to fit your waist size for a secure fit
- Fabric may be pre-shrunk or non pre-shrunk
- Pre-shrunk fabric gi undergoes minimal shrinkage over time
- Non pre-shrunk fabric gi is made with a shrinkage allowance allowing for natural shrinkage when washed. When trying on before washing it should feel about 1 size large to be a comfortable fit after washing
- Hard-wearing and durable
- Extremely comfortable
- Economically priced
- Available in white, black, blue colours. Please see product page for colour
- Available in different sizes. Please see the size chart for your size
What makes the best gi?
Several features together make a best gi. Pacific Sports offers the best gi because it has the following outstanding features and benefits.
—the functionality
—the cut
—the fabric
—the stitching
—the colour
—the fit/size
—the washing
—the price
The functionality
The best gi must be fully functional for executing all the different stances, kicks, punches and blocks. It must allow for an unrestricted full range of motion, and one must feel comfortable wearing the uniform. Pacific Sports offers the best gi that has superb functionality.
The cut
A gi is available in three main cuts, namely the Japanese cut, the Kata cut, and the European cut. All these cuts are extremely functional, and the differences are largely due to their respective aesthetic appeal. Generally, outside Japan the European cut is the preferred cut for a gi, and it is used extensively in all European countries, as well as in many other parts of the world. Pacific Sports offers the best gi in the European cut.
The fabric
The fabric is cotton, canvas (canvas is 100% cotton, but the weaving is denser, which makes the fabric thicker and heavier than a normal cotton fabric), or a blend of polyester with cotton. The fabric may be weaved in several ways. In a gi, the common weaves are single weave, double weave, gold weave, pearl weave, pearl weave plus, honeycomb weave, and ripstop weave. The weaving of the fabric determines the weight of the fabric.
—Single weave and ripstop weave fabrics are light-weight fabrics. They weigh from 8oz to 10oz. These are generally suitable for beginner students.
—Pearl weave and pearl plus weave fabrics are a bit heavier than single weave fabrics, due to which they are sometimes also considered as medium-weight fabrics. They weigh from 12 oz to 14 oz. These are generally suitable for intermediate students.
—Gold weave and honeycomb weave are medium-weight fabrics. They weigh 14 oz. These are generally suitable for intermediate students.
—Double weave is a heavy-weight fabric. It weighs from 16oz to 18oz. These are generally suitable for advanced students.
Heavier weight fabrics provide a clear audible snap while performing different techniques. The fabric may be pre-shrunk or not pre-shrunk.
The stitching
Stitching is important, especially at the pressure point areas, so that it does not tear. Pacific Sports sells uniforms having from two to seven or more lines of stitching, which make the uniforms extremely tear-resistant and durable. Pacific Sports offers the best gi with reinforced stitching.
The colour
The traditional colour of gi is white. However, nowadays even black or different coloured gi are also worn. Pacific Sports offers the best gi in white, black, and blue colours. The BJJ gi has red trims to make it more stylish.
The fit / size
The gi has to be fit correctly in order to feel comfortable. Pacific Sports offers the best gi in all sizes. Whatever may be your size, you are sure to find a Pacific Sports gi that fits you perfectly. Please see the following size charts to find your size.
The washing
All martial arts uniforms should be washed in cold water and dried on a line in the early morning sunlight. Avoid ironing the gi unless it is for gradings or competitions. The gi should be washed after every training session. Keep two sets of a gi, so that while one is being washed and dried, you can use the other one. Pacific Sports best gi can be washed either by hand or by a washing machine. All gi sold at Pacific Sports provide easy washing.
The Price
Pacific Sports was created with the aim of providing martial arts gear that can be sold at realistic prices. Additionally, reduced prices are offered for several products that are on sale. Moreover, a flat 10% discount is also offered to anyone subscribing to the Pacific Sports monthly newsletter. All these make the price drop and customers from all around the world have found the price to be very much reasonable and affordable.
Pacific Sports martial arts uniforms used as Dobok, Kendogi top, Sambovka shorts
Besides the traditional Kimono style gi, Pacific Sports martial arts uniforms can also be used as a Dobok, or a Kendogi top, or as a Sambovka shorts.
— the Dobok (Taekwondo uniform). Here the jacket is modified to have a V-neck style shirt. Pacific Sports offers the best gi for Taekwondo with a V-neck and Taekwondo print of back.
— Kendogi (Kendo uniform). The jacket is the same, but instead of trousers, they use a “hakamaâ€, which is a traditional Japanese clothing. Pacific Sports offers only a jacket, which can also be worn in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, or BJJ.
— Sambovka/Kurtka (Russian martial art uniform). It has a uniform similar to a judogi top that is known as a sambovka or a kurtka, and it is coupled with wrestling styled shorts and shoes. Pacific Sports offers only the wrestling styled shorts, which can also be used in Kickboxing, Muay Thai, or MMA. The Taekwondo shoes may be used for practicing Sambovka.
Pacific Sports quality
All products sold at Pacific Sports undergo rigorous testing. Numerous gyms and martial arts schools of Australia and the world, rely on the Pacific Sports quality for tough and long-lasting products, which includes uniforms, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, rash guards, compression wear, protective wear and training gear. Additionally, products offered on sale carry this same high quality but with drastically reduced prices. Moreover, if the monthly newsletter is subscribed, then an additional 10% discount is also offered.
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