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Sedai in Japanese tongue means generation, dō refers to path.

Sedaidō therefor means “the path of generations”.





















In Karate-Dō, wisdom, knowledge and technique are passed on, from one generation
to the next. As you start practicing over and over again, you start walking your
very own path, creating a unique and fine version of the teaching offered to
you.



The same teaching method is applied in the handmade craftsmanship of a tailor.
Wisdom, knowledge and technique are equally passed on, to ensure that utmost
quality remains the standard. Here as well, repetition and endurance accompany
the young tailor on a unique path towards perfection in creation.



Sedai-Dō is, where both paths, both schools meet: Karate-Dō and Tailoring. Both
paths combine the values such as timelessness, handcrafting, persistence. Wisdom
and technique are routed in tradition, created by past generations to be
continued by us; here, now, every day.







                       
 

The path of generations




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Sedai-Dō to us, means kindness. Communication and interaction amongst people,
exchange of mind and body, to become a better version of oneself, for us and our
communities. We like to understand our own Sedai-Dō as our contribution towards
a better society, to honour tradition and our past, to create a better presence
and future.



To invite many people, especially children and kids, onto our path, we use 11%
of our revenues to provide access to Karate-Dō practice and equipment to less
fortunate families so we all become a bit more equal in our individualistic
society.






If all of this makes sense to you we are happy to invite you to join us on our
path, our Sedai-Dō!








 
Responsibility




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Our motivation to was to combine our experiences, years of training and teaching
Karate-Dō & years of textile studies and tailoring to create the best possible
Dogi, in terms of design, function and quality.

A Sedai-Dō Dogi is created in such quality, that, in the same practice as
Karate-Dō, its aim is to be passed on to the next generation. It is made to last
forever!

That means, that every Dogi is carefully sewn by hand in a 4th generation tailor
workshop in the Bulgarian countryside. Working with a family business we ensure
that the quality of each Dogi remains the same over time, no matter when you
intend to make one your own.






To do so, we work with a French mill that weaves cotton canvas in third
generation, by hand. Using the highest quality raw material in three weights,
the 12oz, the 17oz and the 21oz, we make sure to give you a Dogi that endures
all Karate-Dō practices: Kata, Kihon, Kumite, Meditation, Bunkai, Randori. A
Sedai-Dō Dogi is created to become your partner, your friend, to accompany you
along the path you chose to embark on.

Should time and wear show, we take care of your Dogi as it ages in the very
Japanese tradition of Boro Boro, to fix holes or rips, or tears, to make your Gi
stronger as time passes and last, to be inherited one day. We do so life long,
for free in our family workshop with the same genuine materials as it was once
created!









Having said that, we also refrain to put our Logo or any unnecessary emblems
onto our Dogi. It is not about us, it is about you!
If you like it, pass on the good vibe to your friends and dojo partners, we
would appreciate that for sure.













The Dogi!




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A Sedai-Dō Gi is a tailor made set of a kimono jacket with its matching pants.


Yes, as it is meant for Karate Dō, our inspiration stems from traditional
Japanese Dogi, as they were worn in the late 18th and early 19th century. That
means, your jacket is comfortably wide, with a medium length sleeve, closed
collar, low rise pants and wide legs. This allows for comfortable, slow movement
yet gives sufficient structure and support while practicing fast and strong
movements as well.









Our Dogi is available in all common sizes and on custom request. The size chart
shows you precisely all measurements you need in order to make an educated
decision on which size to make your own. You can send us a request to order
jacket and pants in a different size, which is no problem for us to offer to
you!

Please note, that our fabric is untreated and unwashed, so that depending on
your washing habit, it might shrink a bit. We therefor advise to get it a size
bigger than your usual size to make sure it fits nice comfortable, even after a
hot wash.














Having said that, please allow a general note. A cold wash omits shrinkage,
protects the natural fibre and is sufficient to clean off sweat! Stains should
be treated by a hand wash with natural soap prior to a full machine wash! That
way, you ensure a long life of your textile products and our planet and its
inhabitants.











































Measurements & instructions




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We aim to reduce waste wherever we can, be it packaging, energy or handling.


For a small tailor workshop this means to accumulate orders and create to order,
about once every three months. In total, we produce around 500 Dogi per year, as
we do not wish to compromise on quality, this marks a natural ceiling to our
manufacturing approach and omits machine or factory production!




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Though we keep a small stock in every size, it can be, that we run out of a size
occasionally, due to our handmade production.


We would like you to get in touch with us so we can understand how to best
assist you before deciding to get your own Sedai-Dō. Yes, this omits a direct
website checkout, but ensures that you receive the right Dogi and assistance you
deserve, at any time.










Write us an email at atelier@sedaido.com with your size preference and any other
detail and we get in touch with you to make sure you get your desired Dogi in
exactly the time it needs to arrive at your door!





                     


How to get a Sedai-Dō Dogi






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