For over 50 years, Budo-Nord has been developing martial arts equipment trusted by practitioners, instructors, and elite athletes around the world. Combining Scandinavian design, proven quality, and practical performance, Budo-Nord products are created to meet the demands of modern martial arts training and competition.
At Budo-Nord UK, we’re proud to bring this respected brand to the UK martial arts community. From WKF-approved karate uniforms and protective equipment to training essentials and club supplies, every product is selected with quality, durability, and performance in mind.
Whether you’re beginning your martial arts journey or competing at the highest level, Budo-Nord provides the equipment you need to train harder, perform better, and achieve your goals.
Quality • Performance • Tradition
Explore our curated selection of high-performance Budo-Nord technical apparel, engineered for precision and durability.
Compete with confidence using Budo-Nord’s range of WKF-approved karate equipment. From competition gis and protective gear to belts and accessories, every product is designed to meet the standards required for modern karate competition.
Trusted by athletes at club, national, and international level.
The best starting point when choosing your karate uniform is your height.
If you fall between sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size to allow for comfort, movement, and potential shrinkage (where applicable).
| Gi Size | Height (cm) | Height (ft/in) |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Up to 110cm | Up to 3’7″ |
| 120 | 110-120cm | 3’7″ – 4’0″ |
| 130 | 121-130cm | 4’0″ – 4’4″ |
| 140 | 131-140cm | 4’4″ – 4’8″ |
| 150 | 141-150cm | 4’8″ – 5’0″ |
| 160 | 151-160cm | 5’0″ – 5’4″ |
| 170 | 161-170cm | 5’4″ – 5’8″ |
| 180 | 171-180cm | 5’8″ – 6’0″ |
| 190 | 181-190cm | 6’0″ – 6’4″ |
| 200 | 191-200cm | 6’4″ – 6’8″ |
Elevate your training with technical precision. Our authorised Budo-Nord gear is engineered for elite performance on the mat.
Introducing Budo-Nord UK, a.k.a. The Gibsons and The Ramshaws.
Just two families who apparently didn’t have enough to do, so decided that bringing Budo-Nord to the UK seemed like a perfectly sensible next step.
Competition day starts long before the first bow. There are lessons, lifts, kit lists, early mornings and usually at least one moment when somebody asks, “Have we packed the belt?”
Finding the Right Karate Gi. If you’re new to karate, choosing a gi can feel like learning a new language. Kata, kumite, WKF, fabric weights, competition sets—suddenly there’s a lot to work out. We remember that feeling.
