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Where can I buy martial arts uniforms in my size?
Look at my avatar photo that my sister took! It shows I'm rather large. I began bodybuilding about the time of my 15th birthday and quickly gained size, e.g. an inch on each arm in a week and another inch in 1.5 months. In weightlifting and power-lifting contests, I've weighed in at 340# to 360#. My brother was 5'-10", 200#, and my father was 5'-11", 185#. I guess I'm about their height but heavier and stronger. At about 320#, I have 60"-61" chest, 22"-22.5" neck and arm and 20.5" calf. I subscribe to "Black Belt" and buy some other martial arts magazines. They have ads for Chinese and Japanese uniforms, but I think one said the biggest ones available are for men 6'-5", 260#. Does anyone know of any sources for Chinese and Japanese martial arts clothing big enough for me?
@ Byron, It looks like the source you cite can fit me in a Judo Gi, and I could use it for most or all Japanese and Korean martial arts. Arigato, Xie xie, M'goi, etc. I have made my own Asian clothing, e.g. Japanese kimono and samurai ceremonial kamishimo, Chinese pao and uniforms for martial arts of China, Japan, Korea and Tibet. I visited my old mother in a small town where I was born, so I cannot find Asian cloth to use. If I was in Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, etc. I could find everything I need and make my own clothing. In my closet, I found one Chinese set that's tight. I have some new Chinese friends.
@ Byron, It looks like the source you cite can fit me in a Judo Gi, and I could use it for most or all Japanese and Korean martial arts. Arigato, Xie xie, M'goi, etc. I have made my own Asian clothing, e.g. Japanese kimono and samurai ceremonial kamishimo, Chinese pao and uniforms for martial arts of China, Japan, Korea and Tibet. I visited my old mother in a small town where I was born, so I cannot find Asian cloth to use. If I was in Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, etc. I could find everything I need and make my own clothing. In my closet, I found one Chinese set that's tight. I have some new Chinese friends.
@Kokoro, I am a retired man in my 60s. I began martial arts when I was a boy before I started bodybuilding, so it was easy to find uniforms. I was born in a small town, and had to go 35 miles to find a Tae Kwan Do school. Later, I studied at lots of different Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Tibetian schools for years in several states and countries. When I became so big, I made some of my own uniforms. I've had illnesses a few years with seven surgeries, so I can't always keep up my practice of martial arts and powerlifting. I'm at my parents' home in a small town now. Again, I have to go 35 miles to find a Korean school. I've studied so long, I don't need more. I just want to practice with some new Chinese and Japanese friends. I've used sweatsuits recently for all exercisess.
@Kokoro, I am a retired man in my 60s. I began martial arts when I was a boy before I started bodybuilding, so it was easy to find uniforms. I was born in a small town, and had to go 35 miles to find a Tae Kwan Do school. Later, I studied at lots of different Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Tibetian schools for years in several states and countries. When I became so big, I made some of my own uniforms. I've had illnesses a few years with seven surgeries, so I can't always keep up my practice of martial arts and powerlifting. I'm at my parents' home in a small town now. Again, I have to go 35 miles to find a Korean school. I've studied so long, I don't need more. I just want to practice with some new Chinese and Japanese friends. I've used sweatsuits recently for all exercisess.
@Kokoro, I am a retired man in my 60s. I began martial arts when I was a boy before I started bodybuilding, so it was easy to find uniforms. I was born in a small town, and had to go 35 miles to find a Tae Kwan Do school. Later, I studied at lots of different Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Tibetian schools for years in several states and countries. When I became so big, I made some of my own uniforms. I've had illnesses a few years with seven surgeries, so I can't always keep up my practice of martial arts and powerlifting. I'm at my parents' home in a small town now. Again, I have to go 35 miles to find a Korean school. I've studied so long, I don't need more. I just want to practice with some new Chinese and Japanese friends. I've used sweatsuits recently for all exercisess.
@Keyboard Warrior, I will check out the website you cite when I have time. I had two more surgeries recently, and I'm writing and illustrating two books, so I haven't used computers much for months. I just finished writing a book on watches. Thank you, merci, danke, gracias, gazia. There's a malfunction that prints two or three copies of each addition I make todaay.
3 Answers
- ?Lv 59 years agoFavorite Answer
www.judogis.com has a custom sizing option for ordering karate and judo gis by taking measurements and submitting them. I've recommended them to a couple of big guys in our class before who have had success with them.
Here is the link to the "big guys" page that tells you what measurements are required. It ain't cheap, but the uniform is top quality and it will fit you perfectly.
- Anonymous5 years ago
After many years I have learned that a size #4 karate Gi from one company is not the same as the same size from another. With the size standards you list it becomes even more difficult. Some places will not accept exchanges.. I suggest you have the company tell you what size you wear in their uniforms. Also be sure that you can exchange it if it does not fit.
- KokoroLv 79 years ago
if you are training in martial arts then the school your training at can get a uniform for you.
Source(s): 30yrs ma