Is my Karate gi supposed to be baggy and how much will a blended gi shrink?

brandon_ky08

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I just received my Century traditional Karate gi today. This is my first gi ever, so I have some questions as always. Here is a pic and info on it:

http://www.karatedepot.com/un-md-35.html

I weight around 297 and I'm about 5'11" and I ordered a size 8. It is pretty huge...from what I can explain the jacket fits loose and the pants are of course long but they are really baggy. I know I have to get my gi hemmed, but how much will a blended 7.25 oz. polyester and cotton twill gi really shrink?

Are the pants and jacket supposed to be baggy?

Thanks for all the numerous help, you guys are giving me.
 
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