Yamato Sakura Unbleached Single Weave Judo Gi Uniform

A decent beginners gi at a fair price. For people just starting out in judo or jujutsu training, this gi is for you. It’s roomie and well made. I’ve used it for over a year now and it’s still holding up fairly well. It seems to get more comfortable with each wash as well. Please don’t get me wrong, it’s not a world class gi by any means, but for the price it’s a great beginners gi.

I was skeptical ordering this because of the price - that said, I am more than satisfied with this purchase! Very impressed with the top which for a single weave is heavyweight and feels very durable. Size 3 fit nicely out of the bag, 5'6", 175 lbs. I have not washed this yet, however, and there will be some shrinkage but judging by my size/weight it will be just a little more form fitting after a cold wash and drip dry. I can't wait to use it. For the cost I'm very impressed and highly recommend.

This was sold at a great price, and was pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I love the natural color. Cons: ~ It doesn’t have side ties on the gi. I miss those; it gapes open and I have to tug it shut during class. (Easy enough to attach my own, since they're on the inside. I may.) ~the belt is a bit flimsy; i can see where it has stretched out slightly in the knot area. ~gi could be longer (but I’m tall for the size, more below) Pros: ~The belt, while it probably won't last as long as the more durable ones, stays closed better than stiffer ones. ~The gi is surprisingly well made, with reinforced fabric sewn into the underarms and on lapel-grabbing area. (I say surprisingly, since it was the least expensive gi I found in this style; I paid only $55.) ~the gi fabric is soft and comfortable, even after drip drying! (My sensei has one that looks just like it, but I think was a more expensive one, and he drip dries his, and has said people have commented on the scratchiness. Not this one!) ~I love the natural color which a friend said is more flattering with my fair skin than a stark white, and I agree. ~I love the fit! Regarding fit: I’m a tall woman, 5’ 10”, and wear size 6 pants and typically a medium shirt. I wanted a slim fit, I was so tired of my first gi which was size 4 and so swimmy and oversized and cut for a man’s shoulders. I sized down to a size 2 for this one. It works! Pants are capris on me, and the gi is short in the arms, but those are desirable for my style martial art (Aikido). The gi could be a smidge longer (maybe I shouldn’t have dried it that one time on low heat). I hang the pants and gi to dry now, and they’re actually comfy and soft, not scratchy after hanging dry, or if slightly so it’s quickly gone with wearing. Pants are a smidge tight at first but actually loosen up with wearing after each laundering and then are perfect. I love the slim look. I will try another brand next for a longer gi, because it does ride up, but I still like it. Really, it’s very good for the price!! (I paid $55.)

Really nice and soft immediately out of the package. Shrinks, as expected, with first wash. Ties do not come undone on their own. Great value for money.

Ordered a Size 5 since there was no size chart, and I wear a Size 5 Fuji. This Size 5 is giant by comparison. I doubt it would shrink enough to fit. I was going to return it and reorder a Size 4, but the material is much lighter and seems like it’d be less durable than my other gis and thus not the best for Judo. I think it would be fine for Aikido or Karate.

It seems to be hard to find a decent unbleached uniform, but this one is great quality and is a great value. The cotton has become very soft after some use and a few washes. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great unbleached uniform.

Many Gis take a little bit of "breaking in" this one was great right from the beginning,

Durable, quality, and it looks great. Probably my favorite Gi I own