We practice Nippon Kempo at my Dojo, most of the time we are practicing standing up, (Katas, Line Drills, Kumite, etc) but occasionally, one or two times a month, we will have a Judo/Jujutsu night. My Karate gi just doesn't seem up for those nights as it is starting to tear, I'm trying to find a gi that will hold up to abuse so I'm looking at a Judo gi. My question is, will a Judo gi hinder me while we are practicing standing up, I'm mostly concerned about kicks, do Judo gi pants fit tight enough that it'll be difficult to throw a higher kick? I know a gi varies from manufacturer to manufacturer but speaking in general, will it hinder me?
Using a Judo Gi for Karate/Kempo?
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BujinkanNinja
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I own a 15 oz. gi and it works great for me. I can kick just as well as I can in a lighter gi and it holds up to all of the grappling I do. With my Bujinkan training there's a lot of grabbing and throwing and rolling around on the ground. It's held up just fine. Judo gi are similar weights so I'm sure one will work well for you.