How to choose your Judo kimono?

You like Judo, and the Fighting Films brand, but you don’t know how to choose your Judo Kimono? Then follow the Guide!

Which Fighting films kimono is right for you?

The right kimono for every judo style! This is the spirit in which Fighting Films designs its kimonos. By the way, if you want to show off on the tatami, don’t say kimono, say judogi! “Kimono” is the name given to traditional Japanese clothing. On a tatami, judokas wear judogi (and for the record, karatekas wear karategi…), and it’s only in France that we talk about Kimono. But since you’re (probably) in France, and at Fighting Films we don’t kid ourselves (too much), you can discover the full range of Fighting Films kimonos here!

Kimono or Judogi

Hajime

Hajime means “to begin” in Japanese. This children’s kimono is ideal for beginners. Compared with what you’ll find elsewhere (at Décathlon, for example), it stands out for its “rice grain” weave. A guarantee of quality, this traditional Japanese weaving technique provides greater rigidity and resistance, as well as greater comfort. With the Hajime kimono, your child gets used to wearing a real kimono, not a pair of slick pajamas!

Red Label

The Red Label kimono is designed for adults new to judo. Resistant (rice-grain weave) and supple, it’s lighter than a higher-end kimono. It allows beginners to feel more at ease and gives amplitude to their movements. This makes it ideal for learning and rehearsing the first judo moves.

Black label

Aspiring to a black belt? The Black Label kimono is for you. Its sturdy double weave and brushed cotton interior make it strong and comfortable. Designed for young judokas (cadets, juniors), it will stand up to frequent training (several times a week), all at a very affordable price.

Superstar Original

Welcome to top-of-the-range Fighting films! Superstar Orignal is THE kimono for which the brand is renowned. With its “heavy” weight (920 g/m2), it offers unfailing durability and will stand up to frequent, high-level training. Its cotton-polyester weave limits shrinkage caused by machine washing. Worn by professional athletes all over the world (including the Georgia and Mongolia national teams), it is acclaimed for its slim-fitting, tight-shouldered cut, which offers optimum comfort and freedom of movement. ” It’s my favorite judogi,” explains French team coach Darcel Yandzi. ” J I’ve adopted it for my daily training sessions. It’s a real professional judogi. I particularly like the way it sticks to the body, making it harder for opponents to grip… Wash after wash, it hasn’t budged, and for me, who uses it every day, that’s important. “.

Superstar 750 – IJF

The Superstar 750 – IJF kimono is a lighter version of the Superstar Original, with a weight of 750 g/m2, the limit authorized for international competitions by the International Judo Federation. As you can see, this kimono is designed for top-level competitors! Lightweight and slim-fitting, it will also suit those who prefer a slightly softer kimono than the Superstar Original, and/or those who train in overheated dojos! Sturdy, it shrinks very little in the wash, thanks to its cotton/polyester blend.

Now you know all the secrets on how to choose your judo kimono.