Budo-Nord Karate Gi Kata Five Stars JKA

A top-level gi for the discerning karate-ka. This version features the JKA logo embroidered on the chest – a clear symbol of tradition and affiliation. The fabric is a tightly woven canvas made of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, with a weight of approximately 350 g/m², providing the gi with both structure and shape while maintaining high comfort. It feels great against the body – something you'll appreciate if you wear a gi for many hours each week. Compared to previous kata fabrics, this one is lighter and more breathable.

The fabric is pre-shrunk and will shrink only about 1% when washed at 60°C. If hung to dry, the gi is nearly wrinkle-free and ready for use again.

The jacket has a slightly longer torso and reinforced sleeve ends and hem. The pants have a high waist and double drawstring. Wide legs and reinforced cuffs. The length of the legs is designed to end around the ankles when standing upright.

The gi is available in two fits: Regular Fit and Slim Fit. Slim Fit is intended for those with a lean physique and/or well-trained without being muscular. Regular Fit is slightly wider in cut (around the torso and hips).

The gi is WKF-approved and complies with their kata competition standards.

Different embroidery options are available (name embroideries, calligraphies, etc) and are added separately - please follow this link.

Budo-Nord Kata - a legend in Swedish karate. Budo-Nord Kata has been on the market since the early 80s. The development began in the early 70s when the suits imported by Budomateriel AB under Asian brands generated a number of complaints from customers. Budo-Nord moved the production of top suits to Värmland and raised the level of materials and sewing. For a time, suits were exported to a number of countries in Europe. Towards the end of the 1980s, production was moved to Taiwan in a factory with a focus on quality. It was here that 'brushed canvas' was developed, a fabric made from heavy cotton canvas but with a roughened and soft surface. Brushed canvas became a great success and has since been copied by many others. Budo-Nord Kata has been the national team costume in Sweden for almost all years since the 80s. It has also been the national team costume in Denmark and Norway for many years.