[{
        "id": "add-embroidery-to-used-isami-belts",
        "title": "Add embroidery to used Isami belts",
        "summary": "We cannot add embroidery to your used Isami belt.",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/add-embroidery-to-used-isami-belts",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "add-something-to-my-order",
        "title": "Can I add something to my order?",
        "summary": "If your order hasn't shipped yet, we might be able to add more items.",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/add-something-to-my-order",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "are-all-chokesports-products-made-in-japan",
        "title": "Are all ChokeSports products made in Japan?",
        "summary": "No, not all ChokeSports products are made in Japan.",
        "category": "Company Information",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/are-all-chokesports-products-made-in-japan",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "are-duties-and-taxes-included-in-the-price",
        "title": "Are duties and taxes included in the price?",
        "summary": "No, orders ship from Japan with duties and taxes unpaid — customers pay any applicable import fees on delivery.",
        "category": "Payments",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/are-duties-and-taxes-included-in-the-price",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "are-isami-gis-pre-shrunk",
        "title": "Are Isami Gis pre-shrunk?",
        "summary": "No, our Isami Gis are always brand new and unwashed.",
        "category": "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/are-isami-gis-pre-shrunk",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "are-you-based-in-japan",
        "title": "Are you based in Japan?",
        "summary": "Our company is registered in the USA, and that's where our sales and customer service offices are based.",
        "category": "Company Information",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/are-you-based-in-japan",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "belt-embroidery-guide",
        "title": "Belt Embroidery Guide",
        "summary": "What You Can Customize",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/belt-embroidery-guide",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "bjj-black-belt-rank-bar",
        "title": "BJJ Black Belt rank bar",
        "summary": "According to IBJJF regulations, the BJJ black belt must have a 10cm\/4in rank bar on one end.",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/bjj-black-belt-rank-bar",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-change-or-cancel-my-order",
        "title": "Can I Change or Cancel My Order?",
        "summary": "We understand that mistakes can happen—but since many of our items are made to order, we work fast to begin production right after your order is placed.",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-change-or-cancel-my-order",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-order-a-custom-fit-wrestling-shin-guards-kick-pads",
        "title": "Can I order a custom fit wrestling shin guards kick pads?",
        "summary": "Yes, we can make custom size Isami Shin Guards Pro (Wrestling Kick Pads). This service is popular with professional wrestlers who shop here at ChokeSports. The price is...",
        "category": "Custom Sizes",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-order-a-custom-fit-wrestling-shin-guards-kick-pads",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-order-a-custom-made-belt-without-the-isami-label-on",
        "title": "Can I order a custom made belt without the Isami label on?",
        "summary": "Sorry, no.",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-order-a-custom-made-belt-without-the-isami-label-on",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-order-the-isami-pounding-gloves-in-different-colors",
        "title": "Can I order the Isami Pounding Gloves in different colors?",
        "summary": "So sorry, but we cannot make any color changes to the Isami Pounding Gloves.",
        "category": "Gloves",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-order-the-isami-pounding-gloves-in-different-colors",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-return-an-embroidered-gi-or-belt",
        "title": "Can I return an embroidered Gi or Belt?",
        "summary": "No. Embroidered items are custom made for you and therefore cannot be returned or exchanged. You must double check every detail before sending us your order. Once we...",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-return-an-embroidered-gi-or-belt",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-return-my-product",
        "title": "Can I return my product?",
        "summary": "Yes, within 30 days in original condition. Fees, non-returnable items, damaged-order handling, and refund timelines all apply.",
        "category": "Refunds",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-return-my-product",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-ship-my-chokesports-order-to-my-hotel-in-japan",
        "title": "Can I ship my ChokeSports order to my hotel in Japan?",
        "summary": "Yes! Many of our international customers visiting Japan choose to order their gear on ChokeSports.com and have it shipped directly to their hotel, Airbnb, or other temporary accommodation....",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-ship-my-chokesports-order-to-my-hotel-in-japan",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-use-the-isami-mma-pounding-gloves-for-hitting-heavy-ba",
        "title": "Can I use the Isami MMA Pounding Gloves for hitting heavy bags and mitts?",
        "summary": "The [Isami MMA Pounding Gloves](https:\/\/www.chokesports.com\/products\/mma-pounding-gloves) are mainly designed for sparring and can safely be used for hitting mitts. However, frequent use on heavy bags might lead to wear...",
        "category": "Gloves",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-use-the-isami-mma-pounding-gloves-for-hitting-heavy-ba",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-i-wash-my-isami-belt",
        "title": "Can I wash my Isami Belt?",
        "summary": "In Japan it is uncommon to wash the obi martial arts belt. However many of our international customers like to wash their belts. We recommend hand washing (with...",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-i-wash-my-isami-belt",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-the-tora-bjj-gi-be-ordered-without-the-patches",
        "title": "Can the Tora BJJ Gi be ordered without the patches?",
        "summary": "The Isami Tora BJJ Gi always comes with all the patches.",
        "category": "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-the-tora-bjj-gi-be-ordered-without-the-patches",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-you-add-degrees-dan-stripes-to-my-used-isami-belt",
        "title": "Can you add degrees dan stripes to my used Isami belt?",
        "summary": "Yes, we can usually add dan degrees or stripes to your used Isami belt purchased from ChokeSports.com. We'll remove the existing rank bar and degrees, then replace them...",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-you-add-degrees-dan-stripes-to-my-used-isami-belt",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-you-drop-the-package-at-my-door",
        "title": "Can you drop the package at my door?",
        "summary": "Sorry, no can do.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-you-drop-the-package-at-my-door",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-you-print-a-label-for-me-to-use-with-my-custom-made-belt",
        "title": "Can you print a label for me to use with my custom made belt or gi?",
        "summary": "We can print custom labels, however the minimum order is 100pcs. If you are interested, please contact our customer service and we'll send you more detailed information.",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-you-print-a-label-for-me-to-use-with-my-custom-made-belt",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-you-send-me-a-discount-coupon",
        "title": "Can you send me a discount coupon?",
        "summary": "If you are a new customer, I recommend you sign up for our email newsletter (at the bottom of every page in our site). You'll then receive a...",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-you-send-me-a-discount-coupon",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-you-translate-initials-or-single-letters-to-japanese",
        "title": "Can you translate Initials or Single Letters to Japanese?",
        "summary": "So sorry, it's not possible to translate Initials or Single Letters to Japanese.",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-you-translate-initials-or-single-letters-to-japanese",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "can-you-translate-numbers-to-japanese",
        "title": "Can you translate Numbers to Japanese?",
        "summary": "So sorry, it's not possible to translate Numbers to Japanese.",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/can-you-translate-numbers-to-japanese",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "custom-size-belts",
        "title": "Custom size belts",
        "summary": "We can make a belt with custom length for an additional cost.",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/custom-size-belts",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "customisation-of-isami-pro-boxing-gloves",
        "title": "Customisation of Isami Pro Boxing Gloves",
        "summary": "Custom colors are not available. You can order these gloves in our standard colors and then have them personalized with custom prints (rather than embroidery).",
        "category": "Gloves",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/customisation-of-isami-pro-boxing-gloves",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "damaged-or-incorrect-orders",
        "title": "Damaged or Incorrect Orders",
        "summary": "We’re very sorry if something went wrong with your order. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can make it right.",
        "category": "Refunds",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/damaged-or-incorrect-orders",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "declare-items-as-gifts-to-avoid-taxes",
        "title": "Can you declare items as gifts or lower the customs value to avoid taxes?",
        "summary": "No, we cannot. This is against international shipping regulations and could create legal issues for both parties.",
        "category": "Payments",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/declare-items-as-gifts-to-avoid-taxes",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "do-isami-belts-shrink",
        "title": "Do Isami Belts shrink?",
        "summary": "Yes, they do.",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/do-isami-belts-shrink",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "do-isami-karate-gi-jackets-have-side-drawstrings",
        "title": "Do Isami Karate Gi Jackets Have Side Drawstrings?",
        "summary": "Short answer: No.",
        "category": "Karate",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/do-isami-karate-gi-jackets-have-side-drawstrings",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "do-the-belts-run-true-to-size-or-large",
        "title": "Do the belts run true to size or large?",
        "summary": "We carefully make each belt true to size but please allow a 2cm discrepancy\/margin of error.",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/do-the-belts-run-true-to-size-or-large",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "do-you-restock-reversal-rvddw-items",
        "title": "Do you restock Reversal RVDDW items?",
        "summary": "Most Reversal items are part of limited edition season collections. So when you find items on ChokeSports.com that are marked with a \"Limited Edition\" tag you know they...",
        "category": "RVDDW Gear",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/do-you-restock-reversal-rvddw-items",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "do-you-sell-isami-bjj-gi-pants-only-without-the-gi-top",
        "title": "Do you sell Isami BJJ Gi pants only without the Gi top?",
        "summary": "It depends on the gi model. If we give you the option to order jacket and pants in different sizes, then you can also order jacket only or...",
        "category": "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/do-you-sell-isami-bjj-gi-pants-only-without-the-gi-top",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "does-the-embroidery-show-on-the-opposite-side-of-the-belt",
        "title": "Does the embroidery show on the opposite side of the belt?",
        "summary": "It depends on what belt model you select.",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/does-the-embroidery-show-on-the-opposite-side-of-the-belt",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "does-the-tora-gi-have-the-same-size-and-fit-as-the-plain-isa",
        "title": "Does the Tora Gi have the same size and fit as the plain Isami Double Weave Gi?",
        "summary": "Yes. The new Isami Tora BJJ Gi is based on our classic Isami Double Weave Sashiko Gi. The fabric, sizes and the cut are the same.",
        "category": "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/does-the-tora-gi-have-the-same-size-and-fit-as-the-plain-isa",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "free-shipping",
        "title": "Free Shipping",
        "summary": "We are unable to offer free shipping on orders shipped from Japan, but we provide the best available rates.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/free-shipping",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "has-my-order-shipped-yet",
        "title": "Has my order shipped yet?",
        "summary": "You'll be notified by email as soon as your order ships from our warehouse in Japan. So please double check your inbox.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/has-my-order-shipped-yet",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-do-i-track-my-order",
        "title": "How do I track my order?",
        "summary": "[You can track your order here.](https:\/\/www.chokesports.com\/apps\/17TRACK \"\/apps\/17TRACK\")",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-do-i-track-my-order",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-long-do-refunds-take",
        "title": "How long do refunds take?",
        "summary": "Once we receive and inspect your returned item, we’ll issue a refund to your original payment method.",
        "category": "Refunds",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-long-do-refunds-take",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-long-will-it-take-to-get-my-order",
        "title": "How long will it take to get my order?",
        "summary": "In stock items ship within 3-5 business days; total delivery time then depends on the carrier — DHL\/FedEx run 3-5 business days, Japan Post EMS runs 10-30.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-long-will-it-take-to-get-my-order",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-much-is-my-shipping",
        "title": "How much is my shipping?",
        "summary": "Please use the Shipping Calculator that is available on every product page and also in the shopping cart. Just select your country and type in your zip code...",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-much-is-my-shipping",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-order-embroidery-with-letters-in-different-sizes",
        "title": "How to order embroidery with letters in different sizes",
        "summary": "Yes, we can custom make such a belt for you. Just order the embroidery normally, and then please add this special request on the comments section (the last...",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-order-embroidery-with-letters-in-different-sizes",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-place-an-order-on-chokesports",
        "title": "How to place an order on ChokeSports",
        "summary": "Placing an order at ChokeSports is fast and secure:",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-place-an-order-on-chokesports",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-use-discount-codes",
        "title": "How to Use Discount Codes",
        "summary": "If you have a discount code, follow these steps to apply it:",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-use-discount-codes",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-use-my-store-credit-to-pay-for-an-order",
        "title": "How to use my store credit to pay for an order?",
        "summary": "To use your store credit on your next purchase:",
        "category": "Payments",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-use-my-store-credit-to-pay-for-an-order",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-wash-isami-belts",
        "title": "How to wash Isami belts?",
        "summary": "In Japan it is uncommon to wash the obi martial arts belt. However many of our international customers like to wash their belts.",
        "category": "Washing Instructions",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-wash-isami-belts",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-wash-isami-gis",
        "title": "How to wash Isami Gis?",
        "summary": "Proper care will extend the life of your Isami gi and help maintain its fit, fabric integrity, and appearance.",
        "category": "Washing Instructions",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-wash-isami-gis",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-wash-isami-kick-pads",
        "title": "How to wash Isami Kick Pads?",
        "summary": "Please wipe the shin guard pad with a damp cloth.",
        "category": "Washing Instructions",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-wash-isami-kick-pads",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-wash-isami-leather-gloves",
        "title": "How to wash Isami leather gloves?",
        "summary": "Leather gloves and gloves that contain leather parts should not be washed because the leather cannot be soaked in water.",
        "category": "Washing Instructions",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-wash-isami-leather-gloves",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-wash-isami-protectors-kneepads-hand-guards-shin-guard",
        "title": "How to wash Isami Protectors (kneepads, hand guards, shin guards etc)?",
        "summary": "1. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, or use bleach.",
        "category": "Washing Instructions",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-wash-isami-protectors-kneepads-hand-guards-shin-guard",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "how-to-wash-shin-guards-knee-pads-hand-guards-polyester-rayo",
        "title": "How to wash Shin Guards, Knee Pads, Hand Guards (Polyester \u0026 Rayon Supporters)",
        "summary": "Our supporters are made with performance fabrics like polyester and rayon. Proper care will help maintain fit, padding integrity, and longevity.",
        "category": "Washing Instructions",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/how-to-wash-shin-guards-knee-pads-hand-guards-polyester-rayo",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "i-like-a-thick-belt-so-which-option-should-i-choose",
        "title": "I like a thick belt so which option should I choose?",
        "summary": "The most popular thick core belts are F-700 and F-1000 (made of silk).",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/i-like-a-thick-belt-so-which-option-should-i-choose",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "is-your-website-secure",
        "title": "Is your website secure?",
        "summary": "Yes, our website is totally secure and uses the latest in protective technology to help ensure that your shopping experience with us is both simple and safe. Your...",
        "category": "Company Information",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/is-your-website-secure",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "isami-enamel-boxing-gloves-in-larger-sizes-12oz-14oz-16oz",
        "title": "Isami Enamel Boxing Gloves in larger sizes 12oz, 14oz, 16oz?",
        "summary": "The largest size we can produce for that specific enamel finish is 10oz due to the special coating process.",
        "category": "Gloves",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/isami-enamel-boxing-gloves-in-larger-sizes-12oz-14oz-16oz",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "isami-pro-boxing-gloves-in-16oz-size",
        "title": "Isami Pro Boxing Gloves in 16oz size",
        "summary": "We receive many inquiries about the old IBX-16 gloves in 16oz size. Please note that we discontinued that model years ago, and there are no plans to bring...",
        "category": "Gloves",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/isami-pro-boxing-gloves-in-16oz-size",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "japanese-translations-embroidery",
        "title": "Japanese Translations \u0026 Embroidery",
        "summary": "Overview",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/japanese-translations-embroidery",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "karate-trademark-restricted-styles",
        "title": "Which karate styles can't ChokeSports provide branded gear or embroidery for?",
        "summary": "We can't sell gear or embroidery for Shidokan, Ashihara, Shinkyokushin, or Kyokushin — these trademark-restricted styles must be ordered through their Honbu.",
        "category": "Karate",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/karate-trademark-restricted-styles",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "logo-reorders-digitized-logo-file-retention-policy",
        "title": "Logo Reorders \u0026 Digitized Logo File Retention Policy",
        "summary": "If you’ve previously ordered a belt with a custom logo embroidery, you can reorder the same logo for future belts without recreating it—provided the logo file is still...",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/logo-reorders-digitized-logo-file-retention-policy",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "mas-oyama-karate-gi-in-black-color",
        "title": "Mas Oyama Karate Gi in black color.",
        "summary": "The [Isami Mas Oyama Karate Gi](https:\/\/www.chokesports.com\/products\/isami-karate-gi-mas-oyama) is only available in unbleached ivory, because that special fabric doesn’t come in other colors.",
        "category": "Karate",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/mas-oyama-karate-gi-in-black-color",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "military-shipping-apo-fpo-dpo-addresses",
        "title": "Military Shipping (APO, FPO \u0026 DPO Addresses)",
        "summary": "At the moment, we cannot ship to APO, FPO, or DPO military addresses.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/military-shipping-apo-fpo-dpo-addresses",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "my-country-is-not-listed-in-the-checkout-how-can-i-place-an-",
        "title": "My country is not listed in the checkout. How can I place an order?",
        "summary": "Please [contact our support team](http:\/\/www.chokesports.com\/support\/contact-us) directly so they can check if it's possible to ship to your country.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/my-country-is-not-listed-in-the-checkout-how-can-i-place-an-",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "my-credit-card-payment-is-being-declined-during-checkout-wha",
        "title": "My credit card payment is being declined during checkout. What's wrong?",
        "summary": "Our online security and anti-fraud system checks all the details during checkout before approving any payment.",
        "category": "Payments",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/my-credit-card-payment-is-being-declined-during-checkout-wha",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "phone-number-i-can-call",
        "title": "Do you have a phone number I can call?",
        "summary": "We provide friendly, personalized support and usually reply within a couple of hours.",
        "category": "Company Information",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/phone-number-i-can-call",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "pre-order-reversal-rvddw-items",
        "title": "Pre-Order Reversal RVDDW items",
        "summary": "Yes you can pre-order Reversal items. Please send us the details for the RVDDW items you want and we will reserve them for you.",
        "category": "RVDDW Gear",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/pre-order-reversal-rvddw-items",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "rank-bar-stitching-on-isami-belts",
        "title": "Rank Bar stitching on Isami belts",
        "summary": "The rank bar on our Isami Jiu Jitsu Belts is stitched along the outer edges only, not throughout the entire bar section. This is the traditional style we...",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/rank-bar-stitching-on-isami-belts",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "sign-up-for-back-in-stock-notifications",
        "title": "Sign up for back in stock notifications.",
        "summary": "If the item you want is currently out of stock, you can sign up for back in stock notifications on the product page. This will ensure you are...",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/sign-up-for-back-in-stock-notifications",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "tumble-dry-my-new-gi",
        "title": "Can I tumble \/ machine dry my new Gi?",
        "summary": "We do not recommend it. You may tumble dry up to 80% and then hang dry in the shade.",
        "category": "Washing Instructions",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/tumble-dry-my-new-gi",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "unclaimed-packages",
        "title": "Unclaimed Packages",
        "summary": "To avoid delays or extra costs, please make sure someone is available to receive your order.",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/unclaimed-packages",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-are-the-specs-for-the-degrees-stripes-on-isami-belts",
        "title": "What are the specs for the degrees stripes on Isami belts?",
        "summary": "The standard size stripes \/ degrees are about 0.7cm wide.",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-are-the-specs-for-the-degrees-stripes-on-isami-belts",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-currency-will-i-be-charged-in",
        "title": "What currency will I be charged in?",
        "summary": "ChokeSports.com is a U.S.-based store, and all orders are charged in U.S. Dollars (USD). However, we make it easy for international customers to browse in their own currency.",
        "category": "Payments",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-currency-will-i-be-charged-in",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-does-the-full-contact-karate-embroidery-in-japanese-loo",
        "title": "What does the \"Full Contact Karate\" embroidery in Japanese look like?",
        "summary": "Since we no longer produce nor sell Kyokushin-specific gear ([more info here](https:\/\/chokesports.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/208401248-Can-I-buy-Isami-Kyokushin-merchandise-)), we decided to add an embroidery option for our many Karate customers. So now it's possible...",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-does-the-full-contact-karate-embroidery-in-japanese-loo",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-is-chokesports-com",
        "title": "What is ChokeSports.com?",
        "summary": "ChokeSports.com is a trading name of Choke Enterprises, LLC which is a registered company in the United States. We are the official international partner of prestigious Japanese brands...",
        "category": "Company Information",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-is-chokesports-com",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-is-my-bjj-gi-size",
        "title": "What is my BJJ gi size?",
        "summary": "We provide detailed size charts for each product. Look for the \"Size Guide\" link that's available before price information on [the product pages](https:\/\/www.chokesports.com\/collections\/bjj-gis).",
        "category": "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-is-my-bjj-gi-size",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-is-my-karate-gi-size",
        "title": "What is my Karate Gi size?",
        "summary": "We provide detailed size charts for each product. Look for the \"Size Guide\" link that's available before price information on [the product pages](https:\/\/www.chokesports.com\/collections\/karate-gis).",
        "category": "Karate",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-is-my-karate-gi-size",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-is-my-size",
        "title": "What is my size?",
        "summary": "We provide detailed size charts for each product. Look for the \"Size Guide\" link that's available before price information on the product page.",
        "category": "Custom Sizes",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-is-my-size",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-languages-can-you-embroider",
        "title": "What languages can you embroider?",
        "summary": "We can embroider English and Japanese characters on our belts and gis. Just type the letters on the product page to preview your embroidery in real time.",
        "category": "Embroideries",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-languages-can-you-embroider",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-payment-methods-do-you-accept",
        "title": "What payment methods do you accept?",
        "summary": "We accept a wide range of secure payment methods to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible:",
        "category": "Payments",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-payment-methods-do-you-accept",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-s-the-difference-between-a-traditional-and-full-contact",
        "title": "What's the Difference Between a Traditional and Full-Contact Karate Gi?",
        "summary": "Our karate gis come in two distinct cuts, designed around how different styles train.",
        "category": "Karate",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-s-the-difference-between-a-traditional-and-full-contact",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-shipping-carriers-do-you-use",
        "title": "What shipping carriers do you use?",
        "summary": "Japan Post EMS Express, FedEx, or DHL Express — delivery windows range from 3-5 business days (DHL\/FedEx) to 10-30 (Japan Post EMS).",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-shipping-carriers-do-you-use",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "what-type-of-belt-do-most-bjj-black-belts-buy",
        "title": "What type of belt do most BJJ black belts buy?",
        "summary": "Regarding what black belt model is most popular with BJJ practitioners, the answer is F-450 (soft core) and F-700 (thick core).",
        "category": "Belts",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/what-type-of-belt-do-most-bjj-black-belts-buy",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "where-is-my-order-being-shipped-from",
        "title": "Where is my order being shipped from?",
        "summary": "All orders ship from our main warehouse in Saitama, Japan, via Japan Post EMS or DHL\/FedEx express.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/where-is-my-order-being-shipped-from",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "where-is-your-tokyo-isami-shinjuku-store-located",
        "title": "Where is your Tokyo Isami Shinjuku store located?",
        "summary": "We do have a large retail store in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo.",
        "category": "Company Information",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/where-is-your-tokyo-isami-shinjuku-store-located",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "which-countries-does-chokesports-ship-to",
        "title": "Which countries does ChokeSports ship to?",
        "summary": "Here at ChokeSports.com we can ship orders from Japan to virtually any address in the world. We have regular customers all across the globe and ship worldwide on...",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/which-countries-does-chokesports-ship-to",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "wholesale-account",
        "title": "Wholesale Account",
        "summary": "We do offer wholesale accounts for dojos and martial arts organizations. To customize the best options for you, we kindly ask you to [contact our support team](https:\/\/www.chokesports.com\/pages\/contact-us) directly...",
        "category": "Ordering",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/wholesale-account",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "why-hasn-t-my-tracking-updated",
        "title": "Why hasn't my tracking updated?",
        "summary": "You can track your order using the tracking number provided in your shipping confirmation email.",
        "category": "Shipping \u0026 Tracking",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/why-hasn-t-my-tracking-updated",
        "variants": null
      },{
        "id": "why-made-in-japan-products-are-taxed-at-lower-rates-in-the-usa",
        "title": "Why Made in Japan Products Are Taxed at Lower Rates in the USA",
        "summary": "Most ChokeSports products are made in Japan and qualify for lower, standard U.S. tariff rates under MFN status.",
        "category": "Payments",
        "url": "\/pages\/help-articles\/why-made-in-japan-products-are-taxed-at-lower-rates-in-the-usa",
        "variants": null
      }]