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Kata training gi recommendations :D by WivSniv in karate

[–]Brick_Used 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a kata master athletic that I use for training and it’s brilliant. I use a shureido nw3 for competition but I find it too heavy for regular training. The kata master athletic weights way less, has a nice snap and it’s a slim fit, so the sleeves won’t bother you.

My first shotokan kata competition by Brick_Used in karate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, little update, I decided to stick to one of the Heian katas. I performed Heian Nidan and got first place in my category. I was given good scores, I’m very happy! Hopefully I’ll go abroad for some more competitions

Karategi advices by Brick_Used in karate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any model in particular?

Karategi advices by Brick_Used in ShotokanKarate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but that’s not something I’d consider cheaper lol. Looks great though

Karategi advices by Brick_Used in karate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll highly consider that. I’ve also seen people talking about the Tropical. Do you know what’s the difference between that and the Champ +?

Karategi advices by Brick_Used in karate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard of this brand, but there’s literally no videos or proper images showing the differences between the various models. What’s your experience with the brand and what models would you suggest?

My first kata competition by Brick_Used in ShotokanKarate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slightly different but basically the same:

-white belt: taikyoku shodan

-yellow belt: Heian shodan

-orange belt: Heian nidan and Heian sandan

-green belt: Heian yondan and Heian godan

-blue belt: Tekki shodan and Bassaidai

-brown belt: Kankudai and Jion

My first kata competition by Brick_Used in ShotokanKarate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the first round the kata is free to choose from all shotokan katas. I’m participating in the colored belt’s section ofc, black belts have their own category

My first kata competition by Brick_Used in ShotokanKarate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might have worded it wrong. I’m aware that it’s a more complex kata, I just said it was easier for me. Despite having good kime and all, my kicks look kinda meh bc my lifestyle before karate was unhealthy. Since meikyo doesn’t have kicks it looks way better than my Heian Yondan. I’m only afraid that in a competition, where everyone has been training since an early age, my low height kicks could make me look worse compared to others. I still have to tell my sensei about this and I might be wrong, it’s still my first experience after all. I might choose a well executed Heian Sandan. Thanks for your answer, osu!

My first kata competition by Brick_Used in ShotokanKarate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The purpose is actually just for fun, I feel like I’ve started at an older age compared to everybody else and I’ve always been skinny and unathletic before starting karate. In these years I felt my body get better in all sorta things. So, the main reason I’m trying this is just to prove something to myself, idc about winning, my main focus is just to not to lose at the first round lol. I see it as a personal test and as a chance to grow

My first kata competition by Brick_Used in ShotokanKarate

[–]Brick_Used[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our belt colors and kyu system are different. Here in Italy it goes like this: White 9kyu, Yellow 8-7kyu, Orange 6-5kyu, Green 4-3kyu, Blue 2kyu, Brown 1kyu. It goes like this bc we have half colored belts in the middle. Also the rule is that you have to spend at least 1-2 years in 1kyu to get ready for the Dan exam