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How to make a martial arts uniform (gi) last long?

Martial arts require intensive and rigorous training, which takes a toll on the martial arts uniform (gi). A martial artist needs to keep the gi in a good condition so that it lasts long. But how to make a martial arts uniform (gi) last long? In brief, taking good care of the gi would make it last long. However, few other important points should also be considered, so that the gi can last a very long time, for years and years of training. [...]  read more

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White, Black, Blue, or Red Gi?

Nowadays, a gi comes in various colors, with the most common being white, black, blue and red. So, which gi color should you buy? This article answers some questions that might help you to determine the right color for your martial arts practice. [...]  read more

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Why buy a Pacific Sports gi?

Pacific Sports gi is the first choice of amateurs and professionals alike all around the world, because it provides several outstanding features and benefits. [...]  read more

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Light, medium, or a heavy-weight gi?

A gi comes in several weights from 8oz to 18oz, and they may be light-weight, medium-weight, or heavy-weight. The weight of a fabric depends on how the fabric of a gi is woven. A gi comes in different fabrics, which are normally cotton, canvas, or a blend of polyester-cotton. These fabrics can be woven in several different ways like plain weave, weft-faced weave, warp-faced weave, twill weave, satin weave, tapestry weave, weft patterning weave, twining weave, knotted pile weave and many more. Normally, a gi comes in single weave, double weave, gold weave, pearl weave, pearl plus weave, honeycomb weave and ripstop weave. [...]  read more

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How to fold a Gi in a traditional Japanese way?

8oz Poly/Cotton – White Karate Gi

A gi can be folded in many ways; however, traditionally in Japan it is folded either in a rectangular/square way or a round/circular way. In Japan, these methods are known as: Shikaku oritatami gi (shikaku=square, oritatami=folding/folded, gi=martial arts uniform), Nagashikaku oritatami gi (nagashikaku=rectangular), and Marui oritatami gi (marui=round/circular). Generally, martial artists in Japan, fold their gi in any of the above ways. [...]  read more

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The importance of wearing a gi

In martial arts like Taekwondo, Karate, BJJ, and Judo, a uniform is known as a "gi". The design of a gi has its roots from traditional Japanese attire and it consists of a jacket, pants and a belt. The importance of a gi lies in the fact that it is both functional and symbolic. [...]  read more

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A Guide to Jiu-Jitsu Gi Sizing and Fabrics

It doesn't matter if you are just starting Jiu-Jitsu or if you are a veteran practitioner, if you practice this sport you need a gi made especially for Jiu-Jitsu. There is plenty of choice in so while that's great when you know what you're looking for, if you are a beginner it can be overwhelming, so many different brands, variations, and options, it can be a bit confusing. So, let's give you a hand. [...]  read more