If you practice karate and seek the highest quality in your gear, you probably already know that SHUREIDO is the benchmark brand in the karate world. From Okinawa, the birthplace of traditional karate, SHUREIDO meticulously crafts each karategui using top-quality materials, blending tradition and innovation to offer the best uniforms for both traditional and competitive karate. However, choosing the right model can be challenging, as the New Wave series features three versions designed for different needs: New Wave 1, New Wave 2, and New Wave 3. Below, we explain the key differences so you can find the one that best suits your practice.
SHUREIDO New Wave 1: Lightweight, Fresh, and Versatile
The New Wave 1 is the lightest karategui in the New Wave series. It is made from a high-tech cotton and polyester blend, giving it exceptional lightness and comfort. This makes it ideal for kumite practice and for instructors looking for a versatile and easy-to-move uniform. Additionally, its design enhances ventilation, making it perfect for intense training sessions where sweating is inevitable. It is also an excellent option for training in warm climates or during summer months, as it maintains its sharp look, brilliant white color, and strong presence without compromising freshness and comfort.
*Note: SHUREIDO has discontinued the manufacture of the New Wave 1 although Hajime Karate has in stock the latest sizes of this model in the world. On our website you can see the updated stock by size. If the size is available, it means that we have it in stock and can be delivered immediately. If the size appears as sold out, then it can no longer be ordered because SHUREIDO no longer manufactures it. If you have any questions, please contact us.
SHUREIDO New Wave 2: Balance Between Lightness and Firmness
The New Wave 2 falls in between in terms of weight and fabric thickness. It offers a perfect balance between the lightness of the New Wave 1 and the sturdiness of the New Wave 3. This model is suitable for both kumite and kata, providing excellent versatility for practitioners looking for a karategui that adapts to different disciplines. Its medium weight makes it the ideal choice for long training sessions, courses, or Gasshukus, where comfort and lightness are essential without sacrificing a crisp “snap.”
SHUREIDO New Wave 3: Power, Presence, and an Impressive “Snap”
The New Wave 3 is the heaviest model in the series, specifically designed for high-level kata competitors and instructors seeking a uniform with strong presence and an impressive “snap.” Its fabric, a high-tech blend of cotton and polyester, provides exceptional firmness and retains its shape even during the most intense training sessions. Additionally, it complies with WKF regulations, including the mandatory red or blue shoulder embroidery required in official competitions since 2023.
Karategui Shureido New Wave 3 | WKF Approved 2025 – 2029 | Bordado Hombros Azul/Rojo
Conclusion
When choosing your SHUREIDO karategui, consider your needs and the type of practice you engage in. If you seek lightness and comfort for kumite or training in warm climates, the New Wave 1 is an excellent option, maintaining an impeccable look without compromising freshness and mobility. For versatility that allows you to perform well in both kumite and kata while enjoying comfort in long training sessions or intensive courses, the New Wave 2 is ideal. If you’re a kata competitor looking for a uniform with strong presence and an outstanding “snap,” the New Wave 3 is your best choice. All these models embody the quality and craftsmanship that define the SHUREIDO brand.
Additionally, SHUREIDO offers the Waza model, specifically designed for kumite. There are two variants: the Waza Logo and the Waza WKF, which is WKF-approved for the 2025-2029 competition cycle.
Additionally, SHUREIDO offers the Waza model, specifically designed for kumite. There are two variants: the Waza Logo, and the Waza WKF, which is WKF-approved by the WKF for the period 2025 – 2029.
Karategui Shureido Waza | WKF Approved 2025 – 2029 | Bordado Hombros Azul/Rojo
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