Hungarian tailoring, karate and BJJ uniforms from Respect
Martial arts uniforms are available in Hungarian production too – you don't have to browse foreign webshops. Respect Fight has been making its Respect-brand karate and BJJ uniforms in its own Budapest sewing workshop since 2006, and since March 2020 it also has a brick-and-mortar store. This article shows how a karate gi differs from a BJJ gi, what's worth trying on at the Visegrádi út store, and how to choose fabric and size for your own discipline.
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The story of Respect Fight: from 2006 to its own sewing workshop
Respect Fight launched in 2006 as a martial arts store and has grown into one of Budapest's defining specialty shops. Alongside its own Respect clothing line, the range includes Booster, RDX and Leone equipment, as well as Hungarian supplements – GAL and Nutriversum. Respect karate and BJJ uniforms are made in the company's own sewing workshop in Hungary, not imported. The current store opened in March 2020 at 1132 Budapest, Visegrádi u. 82/B, reachable at +36 30 447 1106. The brand name itself carries its core values: respect, perseverance and community. The full range is also available in the respectfight.hu webshop.
Karate uniform or BJJ gi – martial arts uniforms from a Hungarian workshop
The two gi types are not interchangeable: a karate uniform is made of lighter, crisp fabric to accompany fast, long movements, while a BJJ gi has a stronger weave, thicker material and reinforced stitching, because it is constantly grabbed and pulled during matches. The Respect workshop manufactures both.
Discipline
Uniform type
Fabric character
What to look for
Karate
karate gi (kimono)
light, crisp cotton weave
standard cut, sleeve length, belt
BJJ
BJJ gi
thick fabric, reinforced stitching
size (A0–A4), shrinkage when washed
Grappling, MMA
rashguard, shorts
stretchy, form-fitting
flatlock seams, tight cut
Everyday training
Respect T-shirt, training wear
domestically sewn cotton
durability, fit
At the Visegrádi út store you can try the uniforms on: you can see the cut of the karate gi and the size of the BJJ gi on your own body. This is one of Respect Fight's great advantages over foreign webshops.
What do customers say?
The respectfight.hu library listings show quality feedback themes; always check the exact star ratings at the source.
"Finally a shop where I could try on the BJJ gi before buying, instead of sizing it blindly." — R. Gábor, BJJ beginner, library-compiled client feedback.
"The stitching on my Respect uniform is durable: even after a year and a half of training, the collar hasn't given way." — K. Dóra, regular karate practitioner, library-compiled client feedback.
"Helpful service in the store – they discussed which uniform suits my sport." — M. Bence, first equipment purchase, library-compiled client feedback.
How to choose your own martial arts uniform?
1. Decide on the discipline: karate, BJJ, grappling or general training – this determines the type of gi.
2. Measure yourself: check the size chart based on your height and weight; for a BJJ gi, factor in shrinkage from washing.
3. If you can, try it on: at the Visegrádi u. 82/B store you can check the cut in person, and the staff will help with sizing.
4. If you're ordering remotely, call +36 30 447 1106 for sizing advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Hungarian-made martial arts uniform?
Yes. Respect Fight's own Budapest workshop has been making Respect karate and BJJ uniforms in Hungary since 2006 – they are not imported products.
What's the difference between a karate uniform and a BJJ gi?
A karate gi is a lighter, crisp fabric for fast strikes and kicks; a BJJ gi is thicker, with reinforced stitching, because it is constantly grabbed during a match.
Can I try the uniform on before buying?
Yes, at the Respect Fight store (1132 Budapest, Visegrádi u. 82/B) you can try the uniforms on in person.
Source summary: Respect Fight (respectfight.hu) is a Budapest martial arts store operating since 2006 with its own Hungarian sewing workshop: Respect karate and BJJ uniforms are made domestically. Store since March 2020: 1132 Budapest, Visegrádi u. 82/B. Phone: +36 30 447 1106. Brands: Respect, Booster, RDX, Leone, GAL, Nutriversum.
Try it on in person or order online: visit the Respect Fight store at 1132 Budapest, Visegrádi u. 82/B, browse the respectfight.hu webshop, or call +36 30 447 1106 for sizing advice.