When I was a kid and starting out my mom ironed my gi and my sensei realized he needed to instruct the beginners how to properly wash and maintain a gi. He did a bunch of classes on proper gi maintenance for anyone who needed to learn and from that day kept teaching the beginners how to wash and maintain the gi.
I just got my Seishin Gi here in New Mexico last week. This Gi fits so well and it so comfortable that it has further enhanced my enjoyment of Karate. I am 6'1" 275 lbs. (124 Kilos) weightlifter who has big arms, legs, shoulders and a bit of a belly and the Seishin Male 185 cm / 6 ft 1 in size fits me perfectly. I will follow these instructions for the Gi's care, thanks!
I remember my first thick/heavy weight gi. It felt like a boat sail when wet. And yes I made the ironing mistake.......took almost a month of washes for the singe marks to come out. Air dry and after a good warm up it looks great. I am not obsessed with looks but as an instructor we always need to give a professional image.
@@austinwiebe2648 thank you Austin. You already have launderer biological. Off only use with white clothes like kimono. I don’t now if you ´re kimono can be white again. I hope yes. I already have a good result with biological laundry. Good luck
My goodness.. I have been 60 degree (with softener) washing my Gis for years! I’ve been doing it all wrong!! Thank you Sensie for contributing to teach me things I didn’t know :-)
Love the drying cabinet - I've never seen one before. I have a couple of very cheap "toothpick" bo that developed cracks (they'd only been struck a few times each, and not very hard either). The bo now have a new life as drying racks - I hang them with twine from ceiling hooks. I thread one bo through the sleeves of my gi jacket. The other bo is for pants, my obi, and, *ahem* things I wear under my dogi. For the pants I use two pants hangers (one front, one back) to hold it open to allow air flow. Love your "Crazy Monkey" technique - I'll try that.
So he is right about the bleach and the hang to dry, air dry is best. But as a fibre artist with a textile degree I must disagree about the heat. Cotton is one if the fibers that can take a hot wash and handle being ironed. I only iron for tournaments though. I wash in hot with any detergent and borax for a whitener and odour removal. oxy stain removers work well on most organic stains like sweat and blood. Dish soap or bar laundry soaps help with stubborn make-up stains. If you choose to iron use a hot setting and steam or spray the garment with water. Keep moving! Iron it, don't press it. Lastly I like to starch my gi before tournaments. if you do this, iron it before you starch it then reduce the heat so you don't scorch the starch. It will leave your gi wrinkle free and smelling great for an extended time and also make it look whiter. If it isn't stained or smelling bad don't wash it unnecessarily. it will only wear it out faster! I'm not very sweaty but I only wash mine every few weeks. Others may have to wash more often but unneeded washing is harder on the fiber than heat is. Happy washing!
It can actually be a problem sometimes. Last night I did 20 min of High Intensity in the hot gym and I was just damp, it was hard to stay cool. I know other people who aren't very sweaty either and also people like my husband who pour sweat just thinking about exercise. Everyone is different!
THANK YOUUUUU! last time when you replied to my message "how do you keep your karate gi not wrinkly without an iron?" and you said "you have to wash it properly, but thank you so much for making a video to elaborate on that! Thanks so so much! i really appreciate it :))
Excellent video bro. Now, i know that I washed the Gi in a bad form. So, thank you so much for the video. I will follow your advices. Greetings from Panamá.
Thanks for good tutorial :) i made nearly all mistakes i washed my Gi in 30°(doesnt have lower) but i think i used sometimes bleach and at winter my gi wasnt dry for next training(2 times in week 2 days break only tuesday & thursday) maybe thats why i feel like my gi is smaller then before and when i had yellow belt(9 kyu) i washed my gi with my yelliw belt 😅😅 Keep on good work :)
Thanks for the video, we've had to get new gis recently as our old ones were looking dingy. I now only use clear liquid detergents - no bluing/whitening agents - as those are what makes the gi turn grey. I do a small amount of bleach as we're in a humid climate and bacteria grows in the machine making the clothes stink. We've also stopped using regular deodorants when training and only use aluminium free deodorants; that stops yellow armpit stains from forming...that's our hope anyway.
Pssst - don't tell anyone... I don't use deodorant. My jackets get yellow armpit stains anyway. I've found spraying problem areas with white vinegar before washing helps - it'll take a couple of months to eliminate a light stain, but vinegar does that too. I also hang my jacket in a window (but take the jacket down as soon as it is dry).
@@JoelleWhiteKarateMama Does vinegar actually work? I read it just helps eliminate odor. My Gi is very off-white and yellow and its only been 8 months. Its just a cheap Blitz 65% polyester 7oz.
@@daniel-j-harris Not sure how to get the whole gi white, I just spray problem spots. If you do this from the start the gi will be OK. If it's already yellow in the problem spots it takes time and repetition (something you're already familiar with). When you can, let the vinegar soak awhile. Also, I thread a cheap bo through the sleeves to hang it to dry in sunlight. I learned a long time ago with cloth baby diapers that sunshine can whiten cotton. Hope this helps!
I mainly use the Seichin karate gi and I prefer to iron them. Only drying doesn’t help to get it straight without wrinkles. And it feels much better when it has been ironed. I think it’s less work than folding it on a table. 😊😊😊
Question how do u keep your hi so white I wash my after training when I get home and it still has sweat stains and I got a really nice new gi and don’t wanna have sweat stains. Ruining it ,any suggestions?
Question, one day i was jogging home from training, i fell on the wooden edge of a sandbox leaving a thin line of dirt on my pants. I hope i dont need to explain what that looks like and why i feel reluctant to go to training wearing that. I dont wanna buy another expensive Gi so im asking here to remove a very persistent stain that didnt go away in the washing machine. Appreciate replies as soon as possible as next training is in 3 days as of writing this comment.
Thanks Jesse. Been doing all of this though but notice the Gi still tends to deteriorate pretty fast unfortunately. It's the perfect gi training wise, but longevity seems to be minimal.
Hey, Im just really curious on knowing where you are from. Great video! Taught me not to iron my gi XD good thing i have a new gi so i wornt make the same mistake.
Pretty rare in the US from what I understand. Euro appliances are quite a bit different to US ones anyway, and drying cabinets aren't even that common in a lot of parts of Europe.
@@KARATEbyJesse I saw the gi! Looks great Jesse, but I have a question. I last measured my height I was 5'4 and 3 quarters, should I go for the 5'3 gi or the 5'5 gi?
I got a quick question for anyone who might know... I have a ironman 100% cotton gi top and pants and it has some sweat stains would anyone know how to get those stains out with out any form of bleach
Of course, one common problem is the oversized gi, and then people start trying to shrink the gi in the washer and dryer. I have that problem now. Even when I buy one size smaller than my height, they still always seem to be huge.
Ok chill, I don't have a dryer I just put it on the hanger outside, so it can get tanned lol, tbh, I guess making it sit on the sun is good, what do you think brother Jesse?
"Strive to wash your gi after every training session." Doubly true for grappling arts in a gi - rolling with *that* guy who doesn't keep his gi clean is less than pleasant.
I‘ve Never bevor seen someone getting wrinkles out like this 😆 awesome! Got to try the crazy monkey 🐒 method.👍 Do you also have a video about the care for boxing 🥊 gloves? Do you wear sth. under the gloves to prevent the sweat getting in them?
I use only the biological laundry. And a product ( biological) for limestone with lemon. And off course 30 degrees . Drying natural outside no Sun shinning under the tree in my garden 😉. My Seishin Gi love that . 🥋🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
'Be careful not to damage the delicate fibres of the gi' - proceeds to beating the shit out of it with his hand. XD - jokes aside, great video.
Haha
When I was a kid and starting out my mom ironed my gi and my sensei realized he needed to instruct the beginners how to properly wash and maintain a gi. He did a bunch of classes on proper gi maintenance for anyone who needed to learn and from that day kept teaching the beginners how to wash and maintain the gi.
I just got my Seishin Gi here in New Mexico last week. This Gi fits so well and it so comfortable that it has further enhanced my enjoyment of Karate. I am 6'1" 275 lbs. (124 Kilos) weightlifter who has big arms, legs, shoulders and a bit of a belly and the Seishin Male 185 cm / 6 ft 1 in size fits me perfectly.
I will follow these instructions for the Gi's care, thanks!
So positive, fun to watch . He remind me of myself when I young and glowing with enthusiasm and love for my teachers and martial Arts.
Yes I agree! Very positive
This guy can teach you a fighting lesson and a washing lesson with the same efficiency 😂
I remember my first thick/heavy weight gi. It felt like a boat sail when wet. And yes I made the ironing mistake.......took almost a month of washes for the singe marks to come out. Air dry and after a good warm up it looks great. I am not obsessed with looks but as an instructor we always need to give a professional image.
Alan Ouellette Excellent sensei! 👍
Such a genuine, cool and knowledgeable person. Thanks again Jesse!
😊 You can get The Seishin Gi here: www.seishin-international.com
Jesse Enkamp
thanks for video
by the way I got black belt
Very good advice, my Taekwondo uniform keeps turning yellow, I have been putting it in a dryer until now, but will hanging it to dry prevent that?
I already have all the gamme. Gi , black, okinawa, suprême. But soon i take anorher Seishin gi. Thank you very much for link
@@austinwiebe2648 thank you Austin. You already have launderer biological. Off only use with white clothes like kimono. I don’t now if you ´re kimono can be white again. I hope yes. I already have a good result with biological laundry. Good luck
I love how fun this man is! he is such an inspiration in my Karate. Thank you!
My goodness.. I have been 60 degree (with softener) washing my Gis for years! I’ve been doing it all wrong!!
Thank you Sensie for contributing to teach me things I didn’t know :-)
Hey, thanks! I just switched from Kung fu to Karate, and I love your information!
So helpful! Thank you SO much. My son just started and received his tonight, I was afraid to mess it up in the washer.
Glad I could help!
I purchased a Seishin Gi back in 2016 and I still love it! Great quality.
Awesome to hear! Thanks for your comment :-) Keep training!
1:52 And the Oscar goes to.... ^^
I’ve never seen a dryer like that before.
Love the drying cabinet - I've never seen one before. I have a couple of very cheap "toothpick" bo that developed cracks (they'd only been struck a few times each, and not very hard either). The bo now have a new life as drying racks - I hang them with twine from ceiling hooks. I thread one bo through the sleeves of my gi jacket. The other bo is for pants, my obi, and, *ahem* things I wear under my dogi. For the pants I use two pants hangers (one front, one back) to hold it open to allow air flow. Love your "Crazy Monkey" technique - I'll try that.
So he is right about the bleach and the hang to dry, air dry is best. But as a fibre artist with a textile degree I must disagree about the heat. Cotton is one if the fibers that can take a hot wash and handle being ironed. I only iron for tournaments though. I wash in hot with any detergent and borax for a whitener and odour removal. oxy stain removers work well on most organic stains like sweat and blood. Dish soap or bar laundry soaps help with stubborn make-up stains. If you choose to iron use a hot setting and steam or spray the garment with water. Keep moving! Iron it, don't press it. Lastly I like to starch my gi before tournaments. if you do this, iron it before you starch it then reduce the heat so you don't scorch the starch. It will leave your gi wrinkle free and smelling great for an extended time and also make it look whiter. If it isn't stained or smelling bad don't wash it unnecessarily. it will only wear it out faster! I'm not very sweaty but I only wash mine every few weeks. Others may have to wash more often but unneeded washing is harder on the fiber than heat is. Happy washing!
i think you don't train hard enough if you don't sweat like hell
Alex Schaffer last year I ran a triathlon and crossed the finish line less sweaty than most of the spectators. I just don't sweat much!
haha you seem quite gifted if that's true
It can actually be a problem sometimes. Last night I did 20 min of High Intensity in the hot gym and I was just damp, it was hard to stay cool. I know other people who aren't very sweaty either and also people like my husband who pour sweat just thinking about exercise. Everyone is different!
kfour ten what's wrong with mechanical tumble dryer if it's not the heat?
Jesse you are a LEGEND!!
THANK YOUUUUU! last time when you replied to my message "how do you keep your karate gi not wrinkly without an iron?" and you said "you have to wash it properly, but thank you so much for making a video to elaborate on that! Thanks so so much! i really appreciate it :))
Thank you Jessie.
That was really helpful 😁
I will share to maximum people this video
Excellent video bro. Now, i know that I washed the Gi in a bad form. So, thank you so much for the video. I will follow your advices. Greetings from Panamá.
Muchas gracias amigo! :-)
4:55 the best part of the video
I used to starch and iron my double stitched Gi, it was pretty nice our Sensei would get all our Gi and other stuff from Japan.
How to Wash your Karate Gi, not with a red sock 😂
Can you tell me on what degree you specifically activated for the washing and drying?
OMG!!! No more ironing!!!! This summer is going to be so great ^^
Can you make a video about how to get ready for a fight ? How to use your muscles etc.
Thanks for good tutorial :) i made nearly all mistakes i washed my Gi in 30°(doesnt have lower) but i think i used sometimes bleach and at winter my gi wasnt dry for next training(2 times in week 2 days break only tuesday & thursday) maybe thats why i feel like my gi is smaller then before and when i had yellow belt(9 kyu) i washed my gi with my yelliw belt 😅😅
Keep on good work :)
Thanks for the video, we've had to get new gis recently as our old ones were looking dingy. I now only use clear liquid detergents - no bluing/whitening agents - as those are what makes the gi turn grey. I do a small amount of bleach as we're in a humid climate and bacteria grows in the machine making the clothes stink. We've also stopped using regular deodorants when training and only use aluminium free deodorants; that stops yellow armpit stains from forming...that's our hope anyway.
Pssst - don't tell anyone... I don't use deodorant. My jackets get yellow armpit stains anyway. I've found spraying problem areas with white vinegar before washing helps - it'll take a couple of months to eliminate a light stain, but vinegar does that too. I also hang my jacket in a window (but take the jacket down as soon as it is dry).
@@JoelleWhiteKarateMama Does vinegar actually work? I read it just helps eliminate odor. My Gi is very off-white and yellow and its only been 8 months. Its just a cheap Blitz 65% polyester 7oz.
@@daniel-j-harris Not sure how to get the whole gi white, I just spray problem spots. If you do this from the start the gi will be OK. If it's already yellow in the problem spots it takes time and repetition (something you're already familiar with). When you can, let the vinegar soak awhile. Also, I thread a cheap bo through the sleeves to hang it to dry in sunlight. I learned a long time ago with cloth baby diapers that sunshine can whiten cotton.
Hope this helps!
Thanks Jesse this was very informative for me 😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm so glad!
Thank you very much for this very useful video, Jesse!
Thank you!
This is very helpful
all good touches... watched with interest
this guy is the closest to ken masters in terms of appearance he should play as ken in some live action street fighter movie
Very nice video !
Which is better, wash them asap after the class (when the gi is wet by sweat) or let them dry first?
Probably shouldn't matter really. If you're worried about that, maybe soak it in cold soapy water.
Brilliant! Exactly what, I needed some tips on, as I hate ironing. Lol
I mainly use the Seichin karate gi and I prefer to iron them. Only drying doesn’t help to get it straight without wrinkles. And it feels much better when it has been ironed. I think it’s less work than folding it on a table. 😊😊😊
Very helpful video ..Thank u Captain 👏👏👏
Can I use a steamer to get wrinkles from my gi without causing any harm to it?
This guy is the boss
You look's like captain america(steve Rogers)
So you are the captain karate(jesse enkamp)
Captain Sweden has a mean side-kick!
Question how do u keep your hi so white I wash my after training when I get home and it still has sweat stains and I got a really nice new gi and don’t wanna have sweat stains. Ruining it ,any suggestions?
Because it’s a Seishin gi from www.seishin-international.com
Ow, amazing! Tks a lot. Osu 👊
How do I hand wash my gi?
Okay. Thanks a lot.
@@PromeNabid what was the reply?
I dont know if this is a stupid question or not but I have a Taekwondo uniform. It’s basically made out of the same thing right?
Yes
Thanks, i'll send this video to the wife i'm sure she'll appreciate it.
LOL!!! I just came from laundry, I Just did wash my GI the wrong way. next time I'll do it just like you said!!!
I suppose, this is also valid for judo gis if they're called like that?
jesse i know this is a old video, but i got a new gi and its a 12 oz gi, and its very stiff. how do i get it softer.
Sloan Sanderson run it through the wash multiple times and wear it to training, that’s what I do, it may take a few day but it’ll break in
I’ve just got a new gi and I’ve washed it in cold but it seems to have a cardboard feel. Do you know anyway to soften it ?
Thanks!
Question, one day i was jogging home from training, i fell on the wooden edge of a sandbox leaving a thin line of dirt on my pants. I hope i dont need to explain what that looks like and why i feel reluctant to go to training wearing that. I dont wanna buy another expensive Gi so im asking here to remove a very persistent stain that didnt go away in the washing machine. Appreciate replies as soon as possible as next training is in 3 days as of writing this comment.
“My Gi is ready straight from the oven”
Thanks Jesse. Been doing all of this though but notice the Gi still tends to deteriorate pretty fast unfortunately. It's the perfect gi training wise, but longevity seems to be minimal.
Naraku1987 Maybe you just have a cheap gi
What Gi do you use?
does it make a difference if you soaked it in water for like half an hour prior putting it in the washing machine?!
please make video how we shick our old karate belt
thank you
Thanks for this video, Jesse san. I hate ironing my gi! :D
What if it’s a different color, like red?
What if we do not have these machine?
but clothes get half-dried in the machine,should we wait for that?
What weight is your competition gi?
Hey, Im just really curious on knowing where you are from. Great video! Taught me not to iron my gi XD good thing i have a new gi so i wornt make the same mistake.
What about sweat stains after training?
i like this video
😊😊 I only use my hands to wash my Gi. Sorry We don't have machines like that. 😭
Any recommendations on how to get out stains from your gi without bleach?
Iain McMullen If it's an emergency, use a little. But don't make it a habit Iain-san! 😊
Been ironing my Gi for ten years..
its pretty fucked but doesn't slow me down
What detergent do you use?? Pls answer
Shreyas Balu Some random Swedish brand
Ace lo hace
I have never seen a drying cabinet before, and I've lived all over the USA.
Pretty rare in the US from what I understand. Euro appliances are quite a bit different to US ones anyway, and drying cabinets aren't even that common in a lot of parts of Europe.
gosto tanto do seus vídeos, mais por favor coloca uma legenda em português pra mim poder entender. Obrigado
Everton Santos Sorry bro I have no idea what you wrote, but muito obrigado for chiming in! :-)
He wants portuguese subtitles
Random question, what ounce Karate gi do you recommend? I have a 12 oz. gi from century but it feels a bit stiff or bulky, should I go lighter?
Try the Seishin gi
@@KARATEbyJesse I saw the gi! Looks great Jesse, but I have a question. I last measured my height I was 5'4 and 3 quarters, should I go for the 5'3 gi or the 5'5 gi?
Can I just hang it and let it dry overnight?
you are a sales nerd, too. not only a karate nerd.
Hello Jesse-San!
Can you make a video about how to wash your Belt (Obi), please?
Raden Muhammad Wisnu Permana no .. dont , never wash your obi !
I got a quick question for anyone who might know... I have a ironman 100% cotton gi top and pants and it has some sweat stains would anyone know how to get those stains out with out any form of bleach
Oxy
I passed my karate exam I am finally a red belt😃😃😃😃
this guy is my favorite weeb
Of course, one common problem is the oversized gi, and then people start trying to shrink the gi in the washer and dryer. I have that problem now. Even when I buy one size smaller than my height, they still always seem to be huge.
It’s supposed to fit big isn’t it? If it fits you in your normal size it would restrict your movement
Bună ziua. Îmi poți spune la ce temperatură se spală corect?. Mulțumesc!
Wouldn’t be the first I turned up with slightly damp gi and just went through the training session anyway lol 😂
and then add some spray starch to get the snap!
Sensei Jesse I need a gi😃😃..am In kenya
Ok chill, I don't have a dryer I just put it on the hanger outside, so it can get tanned lol, tbh, I guess making it sit on the sun is good, what do you think brother Jesse?
Are those SUPREME thongs
Bamboo! Then we wait
"Strive to wash your gi after every training session."
Doubly true for grappling arts in a gi - rolling with *that* guy who doesn't keep his gi clean is less than pleasant.
How to wash ???
I miss Swedish laundry rooms.
Just ironed my new Gi 😭🤦♂️
I‘ve Never bevor seen someone getting wrinkles out like this 😆 awesome! Got to try the crazy monkey 🐒 method.👍
Do you also have a video about the care for boxing 🥊 gloves? Do you wear sth. under the gloves to prevent the sweat getting in them?
Chris Paul of Karate (Sensei Jesse Enkamp)
I never wash my car 😅😅
I wash my judogi like 1 time a month
Dude don't be grotty, you owe more to your training partners.
@@Horus-Lupercal yeah, I've rolled in BJJ with guys who don't wash their gi nearly often enough and it is not a great experience.
Bro I use softener….
I use only the biological laundry. And a product ( biological) for limestone with lemon. And off course 30 degrees . Drying natural outside no Sun shinning under the tree in my garden 😉. My Seishin Gi love that . 🥋🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I just pass it to my mom
My god I’ve been doing it all wrong!