Where to buy a Karate 'Gi' uniform shirt in Orlando?

[Bradleyfett]

OK, I feel a little dumb for not thinking of this before- instead of trolling for a seamstress here to make me a Farmboy Luke-style tunic, I could just use a Karate Gi and a little Rit dye.

The thing is this: I could order one on-line, but being the impatient person I am, I'd rather go pick one up at a local Martial Arts Supply. Does anyone know of such a place in the Orlando area? Preferrably towards the SE end of town?

Thanks for any info.

Mark

 

[Prop-Maker]

Did you try the yellow pages? I searched they internet for local retailers for ya, but didn't find anything except schools/studios.

To be honest, with all the found items in A New Hope, I'm surprised they DIDN'T use a Karate Gi.

 

[Bradleyfett]

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Did you try the yellow pages? I searched they internet for local retailers for ya, but didn't find anything except schools/studios.

To be honest, with all the found items in A New Hope, I'm surprised they DIDN'T use a Karate Gi.
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I did try the yellow pages and there are a couple on the other side of town, but you never know- there might be something else around.

RE: Using a Gi in ANH- I got to wondering that myself since just about everybody on Tatooine was wearing one. That would have been a easy say to outfit everyone.

Mark

 

[AlderaanGirl]

Outside of trying the yellow pages for Martial Arts Supplies, you should try calling around local "karate" or "martial arts" schools. Being someone who has studied martial arts, I can tell you that at most karate schools you can buy a "gi". Some of the schools may have to order, if that is the case then you might as well go to: http://www.centuryfitness.com/?gclid=CP64h...CFSIXFQodlBcCWw or something similar and just order one. Or perhaps go on ebay. I've seen gi's there too.

Good luck