Kamikaze Europa Karate Gi Uniform White 100% Cotton

The fabric is good. The problem are the sizes and the return policy. I ordered a "6" as recommend by my teacher. He is a 6 and he is actually shorter then me. The Gi arrived and it was humongous. I showed it to my teacher and he just laughed. When looking at their return policy they suggest you try to sell the Gi to your friends - Hahaha - I understand why because ordering them you pay a shipping costs and returning them you also need to pay shipping costs so I ended up spending close to 35$ just to measure the GI.Only buy if you are certain that their sizes fit you. They have only a 60% expected fit and it doesn't count those who are not happy and didn't bother to submit their review so I would say you have 50% chance of getting the right size.I was recommended Tokon or Juka so I will try one of them nextGood Luck

I'm 5'11" tall and weigh 225 pounds. I've practiced martial arts most of my life and have taught Shotokan Karate for over 25 years. I'm regional director of a major karate organization, own a gorgeous dojo, and have worn out numerous karate gi over the years. I have worn a size 6 gi forever and those fit me perfectly.I fell in love with the Kamikaze Europa gi sold to me first by a Canadian firm, and later by Kamikaze USA. The fabric is ideal for me, soft, breathable, long wearing. Kamikaze USA may now be "Tokon" - I'm uncertain - but this time I was in a rush and ordered three size 6 Europa Gi for quick delivery. Before they shipped, Kamikaze contacted me by email to ask my height and weight, which I gave. and they confirmed that size 6 was the right size for me.The gis arrived on time but... The pants were the same cut and pattern as my previous Europa uniforms, but the jackets were NOT! For some reason, Kamikaze has revised the pattern of the jackets so they are about 8 inches narrower than previously, and they don't even come close to fitting - the length is right, but the size 6 jackets are even smaller around than most size 5's! When I tie the ties on the jacket and lay it on the pants, the pants waistband is about 4 inches wider than the jacket (and the ties and the waist go around the same part of me)!These uniforms shipped to me from Spain. I wrote about the problem and Kamikaze said they'd accept my return at my expense but would deduct the 'actual' shipping charges (apparently they think their actual shipping was greater than the amount they charged me??). At least the return address was in the USA. Their email to me seemed to me both argumentative and defensive.I'd hoped to wear these gis at a three-day training - luckily I was able to acquire a size 6 ASE Deluxe Heavyweight gi in time - the ASE pants were cut identically to the Kamikaze pants, but the jacket was (as usual) the same diameter as the pants and fit me very well.Kamikaze did an excellent job getting the three uniforms to me on time, but the cut of the jacket is WAY slimmer than any size 6 gi I've EVER worn, and their customer service for the return process left much to be desired. I'll be shopping elsewhere in future for sure!

I bought my first Kamikaze Gis back in the early 2000's and loved them. I stopped training for 12 years and bought this new Europa as I have started again. I'm glad I did. The quality and comfort is just the same. Shipping was unbelievably fast. Spain to Canada in less than 2 days and the company sent me e-mails following up on the purchase and were extremely friendly. As soon as I wore it I had a dozen people complimenting the gi.P.S. I have the a Kamikaze Monarch as well and and that one is great too if looking for a comfortable heavyweight Gi.

Great Gi. I don’t like the new sport inspired Gi. This is old school cotton gi...The way karate and the uniform should be.

Excellent for sparring and yet heavy enough for kata, this is the perfect gi for everyday training. Also the customer service is very good too.

Hi, I have purchased sieze 5 gi. I am 5-8, 168 lbs. The uniform is way too big. Even if I shrink it it will be too large. Also the jacket is too long. It almost reaches my knees. The sleeves are as long as shown in the pictures. The matarial is amazing, I am looking to buy Kamikaze Europa gi but before I purchase it I will specify my dimensions. The one I have now I give to one of my dojo brothers.If you are thinking of buying it, specify dimensions otherwise you will be disappointed.I also recomendo Tokaido gi. I have one size 4 and it is pretty good. You may buy it on ebay. In my opinion Kamikaze Europa gi is made of better material.

Met expectations. Order actual size and don't have to worry about shrinkage. Great gi for everyday training especially in warm weather.

Great fit and exactly what I wanted!

Happy with the quality and fit (6ft, bought the 185) although a touch on the long side in the bottoms.

Very good product, fast replies and very helpful personnel in kamikazeweb. Definitely suggested!

Brilliant gi... bought two... worth every penny! Comfy and roomy these gi's are expensive but worth every penny. Strongly recommended!

Fabulously comfortable and total freedom of movement when training. Superb karate gI and beautifully made.

Very satisfied with the comfortable medium weight Kamikaze Europa Karate Gi - (Size 6/190 cm).The chest and waist fit me well, however, the sleeves and pants are too long for me.I am 5' 9 1/2" (176 cm.) - 210 lbs. (96 Kg.) - fairly muscular.Ordered a Kamikaze Europa Karate Gi (6/190 cm) - the same size as my current Kamikaze America Karate Gi (6/190 cm) - heavier weight - which I had for 4 years.The Europa Gi and the America Gi have the same style and width.However, the Europa Gi sleeves and pants are much longer than the America Gi.Currently I roll up the Europa Gi sleeves and pants by 2 folds each.I don't think the Europa Gi sleeves and pants will shrink in length to match the America Gi.After the Europa Gi stops shrinking in length, I may have the sleeves and pants shorten.The Europa Gi pants waist drawstring loosens up several times during 1 1/2 hour training.The America Gi pants waist drawstring does not loosen up during training.Will replace the Europa Gi pants waist drawstring for one that does not loosen up during training.I appreciated that Kamikaze contacted me to check the size of the Europa Karate Gi (6/190 cm) I ordered.I informed Kamikaze that I ordered the same size as my current Kamikaze America Karate Gi (6/190 cm) - which I had for 4 years.