susan said...

susan said...
Any advice out there for the tall skinny grappler? I'm 5'11" and 140. No, really, it's true. Obviously pants length is an issue, but so is width of the whole gi. Thanks!
October 4, 2009 8:27 AM

susan said...
I could use some advice on gis. I'm 6 ft tall and 140 lbs. No, really. So gi fit is an issue. Anyone?
October 4, 2009 8:42 AM

Elyse said...
Hey Susan,
Hop on over to www.vjjbjj.com and send Jessy a message. She is TALL and SKINNY, and will probably be very helpful to talk to :).
-E
October 5, 2009 6:11 PM

Anonymous said...
Susan, I have just ordered Atama mundial model size F4. I´m 5'11'' and 154 lbs. I will post here how it fits for me. I´m a bit worried about the length... -saija-
October 8, 2009 9:43 AM

Moodi Blues said...

Moodi Blues said...
Figured I would leave my two cents.

I got the Atama women's gi in white a few years ago, and the A2 fits me pretty well (110 lb. and 5"4'), except that it's short in the pants and the sleeves. It's the only one I have, so I can't really compare it to anything (I started off in a $30 judo gi, before I was positive I would stick with BJJ). Now that I'm training again after a 3-year break, I'm thinking of getting another one. Any suggestions?
September 13, 2009 12:33 AM

Elyse said...
Dear Aparna -
If you like the fit of your Atama jacket, then I would suggest mixing and matching it with a pair of Keiko Raca pants, which run very skinny. My A1 Keiko pants sound like they would fit you perfectly (they're too tight on my 130 lbs body, but they're the right length for my 5'4").

September 13, 2009 10:21 AM

 Moodi Blues said...
Thanks! Do you have any suggestions for other gis that fit well on top? I do like my atama, but I sometimes feel like a dope with my forearms hanging out the sleeves.

P.S. I know this is random, but if the Mike Harmon you're talking about is from Boston, then I know him...I used to train with him at NYU!
September 13, 2009 10:32 AM

Elyse said...
Catfight Gear kimonos fit girly like the Atama ones, but the sleeves don't shrink in length ;) Try that.

Also, yes, Mike's from Boston and he taught the NYU club.... you're the fourth person this month that's made the connection.
September 13, 2009 11:17 AM