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05-14-2007, 03:04 PM
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Isami BJJ Gi Review Updated
Well i just got my order in from ChokeSports.com. I ordered the White BJJ Gi double weave. First off I would like to say that Chokesports has one of the best customer service ever, much like Luciana @ Mkimonos.
Shipping:
It was fast, took 4 days for international, not to mention the delay of a week and a half due to Golden Week in Japan. Delay wasn't their fault, although I wish they notified me that Golden week was coming up.
Packaging:
Shipping in a big plastic type envelope. The Gi itself has two plastics to protect it from shipping, a white ISAMI plastic, and inside is a clear plastic that buttons up to store the Gi when not in use
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now onto the Gi. because it was a double weave i was expecting the gi to be heavy, when the mail carrier came and gave me my package the envelope was extremely light. i opened it up and sure enough it is a double weave. Lisa Andersen told me about the feel of the weave and i agree with her 100% it feels extremely soft! She said that the Japanese Weave is softer than the Chinese Weave. It's soo soft I would use without shirt or rashguard. The gi's come in many sizes and half sizes too to perfectly fit any individual. Lisa recommended me a size 5 which is similar to the Brazilian A2, sleeves seem nice but the length is too long. I can update you once i shrink it.
Shrinkage:
Well I shrank it and now it's a near perfect fit! A couple of uses and washes and I'm sure it will be perfect. According to the site, the shrinkage is as followed:
JACKET SHRINKAGE: vertical 2%, horizontal 4%
PANTS SHRINKAGE: vertical 2%, horizontal 1%
Sleeves did not shrink as much, which is good because it's a good size to begin with, Vertical shrinkage was perfect.
Overall:
Seems to be a great gi. You can get it without the chest patch for $135 or with for $145, they gave me the patch for free AND a $10 discount because i told them i was hesitant in buying a new gi i've never tried. If you choose the option with chest patch, there is also a patch on the back tail, which i didn't get. Shipping is pricey at $54, but what do you expect, it's international shipping and extremely fast. I paid a total of $179 for the gi which includes shipping. Very Pricey, but seems to be worth it as of yet. I will update this again once I use it.
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"Some martial arts are very popular, real crowd pleasers, because they look good, have smooth techniques. But beware. They are like a wine that has been watered. A diluted wine is not a real wine, not a good wine, hardly the genuine article. Some martial arts don't look so good, but you know that they have a kick, a tang, a genuine taste. They are like olives. The taste may be strong and bittersweet. The flavor lasts. You cultivate a taste for them. No one ever developed a taste for diluted wine."
-Bruce Lee "Tao of Jeet Kune Do"
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05-14-2007, 03:53 PM
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did you get those patches sewn on custom? did they do it to your specifications?
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05-14-2007, 04:04 PM
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they do it to your specifications, the choices was green or black, i asked for white. im going to roll in it tonight and update you on how it feels compared to other gis
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"Some martial arts are very popular, real crowd pleasers, because they look good, have smooth techniques. But beware. They are like a wine that has been watered. A diluted wine is not a real wine, not a good wine, hardly the genuine article. Some martial arts don't look so good, but you know that they have a kick, a tang, a genuine taste. They are like olives. The taste may be strong and bittersweet. The flavor lasts. You cultivate a taste for them. No one ever developed a taste for diluted wine."
-Bruce Lee "Tao of Jeet Kune Do"
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05-14-2007, 07:41 PM
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agree w/ kid
one of my favorite gis period
fit is also right on i am one of those in between sizes where a-3 is a dress but a-2 is a body suit. so 5L fits me perfect.
only other company that caters to that size is Isami, Koral, and Dragao
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05-14-2007, 07:55 PM
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hey let me know about the shrinkage, and does it shrink only once and then stays like that or does it keep shrinkign after washes? this store that is in new york is getting these gis. I called them up and they said in a couple months theyll have them
www.discountmas.com
their stuff is cheap so im hoping the gis are cheap too and theyre pretty easy with replacing(i bought a gi from there before) __________________
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05-14-2007, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kimuralex
www.discountmas.com
their stuff is cheap so im hoping the gis are cheap too and theyre pretty easy with replacing(i bought a gi from there before)
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"Available in three different colors for you to choose: White or Blue"
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05-14-2007, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GZUS
agree w/ kid
one of my favorite gis period
fit is also right on i am one of those in between sizes where a-3 is a dress but a-2 is a body suit. so 5L fits me perfect.
only other company that caters to that size is Isami, Koral, and Dragao
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exactly the same here, because of my height and weight, i'm in between sizes. tall and skinny.
Isami has soo many sizes. Luciana from M Kimonos would make me a custom she said also.
i'm in love with the material... can't wait to roll in it tonight. it feels sooo soft! __________________
"Some martial arts are very popular, real crowd pleasers, because they look good, have smooth techniques. But beware. They are like a wine that has been watered. A diluted wine is not a real wine, not a good wine, hardly the genuine article. Some martial arts don't look so good, but you know that they have a kick, a tang, a genuine taste. They are like olives. The taste may be strong and bittersweet. The flavor lasts. You cultivate a taste for them. No one ever developed a taste for diluted wine."
-Bruce Lee "Tao of Jeet Kune Do"
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05-14-2007, 08:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kimuralex
hey let me know about the shrinkage, and does it shrink only once and then stays like that or does it keep shrinkign after washes? this store that is in new york is getting these gis. I called them up and they said in a couple months theyll have them
www.discountmas.com
their stuff is cheap so im hoping the gis are cheap too and theyre pretty easy with replacing(i bought a gi from there before) |
how much will it be going for at that store? __________________
"Some martial arts are very popular, real crowd pleasers, because they look good, have smooth techniques. But beware. They are like a wine that has been watered. A diluted wine is not a real wine, not a good wine, hardly the genuine article. Some martial arts don't look so good, but you know that they have a kick, a tang, a genuine taste. They are like olives. The taste may be strong and bittersweet. The flavor lasts. You cultivate a taste for them. No one ever developed a taste for diluted wine."
-Bruce Lee "Tao of Jeet Kune Do"
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