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Old 03-20-2003, 07:21 PM   #1
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Bujin Design...

Hello, has anyone bought a gi from Bujin Designs? They look like really good quality however very expensive. Give me some input please. Do you guys have any other recommendations of a good gi available? Thanks.

Matt
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Old 03-20-2003, 07:51 PM   #2
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You can read a handful of reviews that people have posted about Bu Jin Design here:

http://www.aikiweb.com/links/review.php?id=99

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Old 03-21-2003, 12:22 AM   #3
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I don't have one but the people I know with them really like them.

The judo guys I know really like Mizuno, Adidas, and HSU gi. I have a couple HSU and they're not bad.

Bronson

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Old 03-21-2003, 06:29 AM   #4
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I have 4 or 5 of the Bujin heavyweight jackets and I highly recommend them. In the last 6 years or so since I've been using them I think I've only gone through one top due to wear. They're very well made, long lasting and extremely comfortable.

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Old 03-21-2003, 08:11 AM   #5
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I LOVE my bujin stuff. It's expensive, but worth the cost.
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Old 03-21-2003, 08:21 AM   #6
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I am about to purchase my 3rd set, and really like them. My ONLY "thing" with them is the jacket sizing. I am 6ft, about 170lbs, 33 waist, size 17 dress shirt, 44jkt. The Medium is a bit snug on the neck and the large is a little baggy. But, with a custom order, I'm sure the next one will be spot on. I have one set lightweight (for last summer in Japan; that saved my but!) and one heavy.

My first cheap gi sits in the drawer and never comes out.

Just to confuse things a little, take a look at http://www.tozando.com/eng/index.html

I might get one of these, too.

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Old 03-21-2003, 09:51 AM   #7
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Just to confuse things a little, take a look at http://www.tozando.com/eng/index.html
Nick, I checked out their website. It seems that they are extremely expensive unless I miscalculated the conversion. I remember something like $650 us dollars. It was something like 108,650 yen. Let me know if you know different.

Thanks

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Old 03-21-2003, 12:28 PM   #8
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Re: Bujin Design...

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Matthew Morrison (mattmor) wrote:
Hello, has anyone bought a gi from Bujin Designs? They look like really good quality however very expensive. Give me some input please.
Bought two, loved both. I like the zipper pants.

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Old 03-21-2003, 01:27 PM   #9
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not $650. more like $150
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Old 06-28-2003, 02:54 PM   #10
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I do not thnk he was talking about bu jin

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not $650. more like $150
Tozando has a hand stitched gi that is very expensive. I think that is the one that is 650$
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Old 06-28-2003, 06:33 PM   #11
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Budo King has a very nice gi.........heavey weight, and strong.

I love mine........but they are sized large (as judo gi's tend to be)

about $59 or so with freight.

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Old 06-30-2003, 03:11 PM   #12
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Everything I've gotten from Bujin is escellent.

Lynn Seiser PhD
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Old 07-04-2003, 07:32 PM   #13
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Matthew Morrison (mattmor) wrote:
I remember something like $650 us dollars. It was something like 108,650 yen. Let me know if you know different.

Matt
I haven't checked their website, but the current yen rate in Japan is 118 yen to the U.S. dollar, making 108,650 yen = $920.75.

-Adrian
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Old 04-28-2004, 02:31 PM   #14
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Re: Bujin Design...

Does anyone have a gi from Tozando? Are they any good?
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Old 04-28-2004, 03:27 PM   #15
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Re: Bujin Design...

Hi Chuck,
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AikidoGuy wrote:
Does anyone have a gi from Tozando? Are they any good?
There is no need to crosspost the same message multiple times. Please refrain from doing so in the future. Thank you.

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Old 09-05-2005, 12:08 PM   #16
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Re: Bujin Design...

I must agree with many of the respondents to your question. I, too, purchased a Bujin top and pants. This is a high-quality uniform which I find very durable and comfortable. The double lining is useful for keeping the torso cool. Also, I like the fact the you can tie the top via built in laces to the uniform doesn't open up during practice. I recommend buying one. I also wouldn't mind seeing Bujin lower their prices. What's the chance of that?

Cheers.
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Old 09-05-2005, 02:06 PM   #17
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Re: Bujin Design...

Check the 'Clearance Rack' at Bu Jin, deals can be had on their Gi's.
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