Spring is a period of rejuvenation, but for the Samurai it was a reminder of the fleeting nature of life….
As the snow melted away, the bleached bones of the dead warriors from the battles of the previous fall will become exposed, reminding the ronins passing by that although the stories of their exploits might last an eternity, their flesh is still of a mere mortal.
This is the origin of the Nozarashi - Bleached Bones - concept.
When creating a classic looking Gi but that meets today’s competition standards we sourced the best Pearl Weave Comp fabric on the market. The 450gsm Pro Comp Pearl Weave top is matched with 12oz Tie Twill Cotton pants. Soft to the touch, but very durable even after many washes, this fabric combination is one of the most sought after by the specialists in our BJJ community.
Timeless and tireless effort has been spent to assure the perfect everyday fit, comfort enough to not impede any range of motion, snug enough to avoid those pesky opponent’s grips.
The internal GI jacket is sublimated with our unique Half Sumo Irezumi style artwork, and a handmade screen print featuring an undead samurai with his katana drawn, ready to strike has been reproduced inside the jacket. This print will fade with time, giving the kimono a timeless vintage look to it.
Various high definition patches, embroideries and prints decorate the outer part of the jacket and pants. Discover also a unique Basho Matsuo poem printed on the inside of the jacket.
We have also included an unique high quality Gi bag, fully sublimated with Half Sumo's unique detailed hand drawings. This bag is fully machine washable so you can just throw it in the wash along with the GI, and have a fresh clean bag after every roll! The shape of the bag makes it a great day backpack either you chose to use it to carry your GI or any other item/gear.
The GI fits like a modern tapered GI - It is pre-shrunk, but please allow for an additional 4% to 8% natural fabric shrinkage after the first few washes.
For best female sizing please check the separate listing.
We recommend the following sizes based on your height/weight
A0 will best fit athletes under 5'5", and under 130lbs
A1 will best fit athletes 5'5"-5'9" in height, and between 135lbs to 160lbs in weight
A1L will best fit athletes 5'7"- 5'10" in height, and between 135lbs to 160lbs in weight
A1H will best fit athletes 5'5" - 5'9" in height, and between 160lbs to 190lbs in weight
A2 will best fit athletes 5'8"- 6'1" in height, and between 160lbs to 190lbs in weight
A2L will best fit athletes 5'11" -6'2" in height, and between 160lbs to 190lbs in weight
A2H will best fit athletes 5'8" - 5'9" in height, and between 185lbs - 210 lbs in weight
A3 will best fit athletes 6'1"- 6'4" in height, and between 185lbs to 210lbs in weight
A4 will best fit athletes 6'3"- 6'7" in height and between 200lbs to 250lbs in weight
