Equipment

[MrFunnieman]

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I think you will be happy with the ronin judo gi. I've not used one myself, but know of person who does. He trains ALOT and the gi looks like it has held up. When I am due for a new one that is probably the route I would go. The TOBI Tabi socks may have been overboard. I had some "tabi socks" and eventually reverted to wearing normal socks and creating a space between my big toe and the others. FWIW

 

[Boondoggleyou]

I would recommend http://www.e-bogu.com/Shoaizome_Dou...i_Size_All_p/tak-ken-kei-2layer-shoai-all.htm from E-bogu (wonderful site).

It is currently the gi I wear for practice, it holds up incredibly well and will last a very long time. Worth every penny.

Though it isnt black, if your looking to train at night and be "stealthy" blue works much better then black.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

I would recommend http://www.e-bogu.com/Shoaizome_Dou...i_Size_All_p/tak-ken-kei-2layer-shoai-all.htm from E-bogu (wonderful site).

It is currently the gi I wear for practice, it holds up incredibly well and will last a very long time. Worth every penny.

Though it isnt black, if your looking to train at night and be "stealthy" blue works much better then black.

That is a nice looking Kendo gi!