CORE Uniforms

Choosing the right Karate Uniform Size

Consider your height, build and allow for shrinkage when choosing your uniform size.

What height are you? Below is the size chart used for CORE martial art uniforms.

Assuming you are of average build, use the advertised height as the maximum that will fit.  For example if you are 180cm tall, get a size 4; if you are 181cm, get a size 5.

What build are you? If you have a heavy build, large shoulders, bust and/or waistline, go +1 in the sizing (you may have to shorten the sleeves and pant legs).  It’s OK if the ties do not pull shut completely.  Alternatively if you are very thin (especially in the shoulders), you may need to go -1 in the sizing.

How much should I allow for shrinkage? Generally poly-cotton with shrink 3-5%, and cotton/canvas will shrink 5-10%.  The uniform will feel slightly oversized when you wear it for the first few times.

Belt Sizing

How to properly wear your belt

The belt sits on your hips, below the waistband of your pants. The belt goes around your waist and hangs down to the front, with both sides being an even length. Ask your Insturctor what method of tying your belt is appropriate for you. There are many tutorials available on the web.

Choosing the right belt size

If you wear a size 5 uniform then you could reasonably expect to wear a size 5 belt.  But given the wide variation in people’s waist sizes, use the following formula to more accurately work out the correct belt size for you.

Decide how low you want the belt to hang down - e.g. 3cm longer than your jacket length.  Now measure your waistline with your uniform on, and calculate:

(Waistline cm x2) + (hang length cm x2) + 30cm for knot = belt length
For example, with a 98cm waist and a jacket that is 29cm long, you would calculate:
(98cm x2) + (32cm x2) + 30cm = 290cm = size 6 belt

Note for single-wrap styles, do not multiply the waistline measurement by 2. If the calculation does not quite work out to an exact belt size, go a little longer – belts can shrink a little over time, or can be shortened.

Sapius Martial Arts Uniforms

Choosing the right Karate Uniform Size

Consider your height, build and allow for shrinkage when choosingnyour uniform size.

What height are you? Below is the size chart used for Sapius martial art uniforms.

Assuming you are of average build, use the advertised height as the maximum that will fit. For example if you are 180cm tall, get a size 5; if you are 181cm, get a size 6.

What build are you? If you have a heavy build, large shoulders, bust and/or waistline, go +1 in the sizing (you may have to shorten the sleeves and pant legs).  It’s OK if the ties do not pull shut completely.  Alternatively if you are very thin (especially in the shoulders), you may need to go -1 in the sizing.

How much should I allow for shrinkage? Generally poly-cotton with shrink 3-5%, and cotton/canvas will shrink 5-10%.  The uniform will feel slightly oversized when you wear it for the first few times.