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    • Stuart.TS
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      @gaseousclay I used to practice Wing Chun until my Sifu decided to partially severe his hand. Since we moved I have not joined a new club, but I will, and when our son is 5 I'll look at joining him. The internet is full of subjective views about what is the most effective martial art in a street scenario. The simple answer is 'none', as you wouldn't be fighting like for like. Most martial arts practitioners I've ever met who have had to defend themselves have used some of the techniques they've learned combined with simply brawling.

      I want our son to develop the confidence and self assuredness to say no to his peers in difficult situations. Feeling confident in your physical capabilities helps with that.

      Wing Chun is the basis for quite a lot of modern martial arts. It's focus is on efficiency, so using defence and attack at the same time. There are also grappling moves in more advance techniques. I'd definitely look into it….

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        "Everyone has a plan till they get punched in the mouth"
        -Mike Tyson

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        • tolmakT
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          Cheers people! Hope your week has started off well! Quick question, I'm around 1.70 height but my legs are a tad bit shorter and I also do olympic weightlifting so my legs are a bit short and thick as well. I'm currently going through my second pair o f Edwin's ed-55 which is medium rise and tapered legs waist is 36 length is 30. Thw thing is I've lost quite some weight and now w36 is plenty big. Any suggestions on what IH cut I should look for? Also living in Greece means that even through winter the temperatures aren't that low so denim weight? I've never worn denim heavier than 15oz which is nice. How breathable are the 18-20oz?

          Sorry for the superlong post,let me know if there is a more suitable thread!

          Cheers!

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          • neph93N
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            @tolmak based on your general description, then the 888 sounds like it might be good for you. If you like a snugger fit and don't mid a low rise then the 777 might also work well, but be careful with the thigh measurements. The best you can do is measure your best fitting pair the IH way (see the webshop for details) and compare. Of course if you like a straight/regular fit the 634's are also a very good option.

            When it comes to warmer temps and heavier denim then weight isn't everything. The 21 oz is easier to use in warm temps than some lighter denims because of the looser weave. The 25oz XHS is easier to wear than the 23oz UHR (although I personally wouldn't recommend either in 30C or above). I'd focus on the 14oz denim and 21oz denim and the 17oz "N" denim may work also.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

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            • tolmakT
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              @neph93:

              @tolmak based on your general description, then the 888 sounds like it might be good for you. If you like a snugger fit and don't mid a low rise then the 777 might also work well, but be careful with the thigh measurements. The best you can do is measure your best fitting pair the IH way (see the webshop for details) and compare. Of course if you like a straight/regular fit the 634's are also a very good option.

              When it comes to warmer temps and heavier denim then weight isn't everything. The 21 oz is easier to use in warm temps than some lighter denims because of the looser weave. The 25oz XHS is easier to wear than the 23oz UHR (although I personally wouldn't recommend either in 30C or above). I'd focus on the 14oz denim and 21oz denim and the 17oz "N" denim may work also.

              Neph thank you so much man I really appreciate this. Another guestion I have is about the length. I see on the shop stating that the 888 say on w36 an l35 is 8.6 inches wide at the hem. How much wider will it be at a length of 32 inches?

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              • neph93N
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                @tolmak:

                How much wider will it be at a length of 32 inches?

                Here you go:
                https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9239.0

                “Some of those that work forces
                Are the same that burn crosses”

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                • tolmakT
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                  @neph93:

                  @tolmak:

                  How much wider will it be at a length of 32 inches?

                  Here you go:
                  https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9239.0

                  so if I'm correct
                  36(inseam)-13=23
                  9.6(knee)-8.6(hem)=1
                  1(taper)/23(lower leg)=0.04
                  i want them around 32 inches of length so 36-32=4
                  so 4x0.04=0.16
                  and the hem would be 8.76? have i done it right?

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                  • neph93N
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                    Looks good to me!

                    “Some of those that work forces
                    Are the same that burn crosses”

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                    • neph93N
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                      @Alex will these lovelies be showing up in Gosport or are they .jp only?

                      “Some of those that work forces
                      Are the same that burn crosses”

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                      • GilesG
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                        Can't remember  🙂 @Alex  ?

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • neph93N
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                          I’m nailed on for the grey/white in Large if they are coming (or if they are not maybe one could accidentally fall into another shipment [emoji16]).

                          “Some of those that work forces
                          Are the same that burn crosses”

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                          • AlexA
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                            That's the first time I've seen that colourway. Perhaps a SS20 sneak peak we have not seen yet…

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                            • neph93N
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                              They do look summery and I haven’t translated Kenta-san’s post. Something to look forward too then.

                              “Some of those that work forces
                              Are the same that burn crosses”

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                              • UnTuckedU
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                                ^^^They're long sleeve… I saw Kenta's IG post

                                In search of:
                                IHV-04, med.
                                IHSH-185, large
                                IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                • neph93N
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                                  @UnTucked:

                                  ^^^They're long sleeve…

                                  They are indeed. Apparently 11oz long sleeve sweaters are still summer gear in Osaka. They certainly are where I live [emoji1].

                                  “Some of those that work forces
                                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                  • UnTuckedU
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                                    @neph93:

                                    @UnTucked:

                                    ^^^They're long sleeve…

                                    They are indeed. Apparently 11oz long sleeve sweaters are still summer gear in Osaka. They certainly are where I live [emoji1].

                                    I commend anyone who doesn't melt, or at least sweat through those shirts in the generally hot and humid Osaka summers lol!

                                    They're currently fluctuating between low to high 80's

                                    In search of:
                                    IHV-04, med.
                                    IHSH-185, large
                                    IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

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                                    • AlexA
                                      Alex
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                                      No, they are available now. I have ordered a handful

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                                      • neph93N
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                                        Woohoo!

                                        “Some of those that work forces
                                        Are the same that burn crosses”

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                                        • manufc10M
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                                          Woohoo is right that thing is fucking nice.

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                                          • neph93N
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                                            @UnTucked:

                                            ^^^They're long sleeve… I saw Kenta's IG post

                                            @manufc10:

                                            Woohoo is right that thing is fucking nice.

                                            They have short-sleeves too [emoji15]

                                            “Some of those that work forces
                                            Are the same that burn crosses”

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