Need only a jacket, or a pant, or a belt, but not the complete gi? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Many times, while practicing Taekwondo, Karate, Judo or Jiu-Jitsu, the gi is fine, but just the jacket or the pants needs to be replaced. Again, if there is a promotion then only the belt needs to be changed. Pacific Sports offers high-quality Gi Jackets, Pants, and Belts that can be bought individually, so that you don't have to buy the complete gi. [...]
Category: Martial Arts Jackets
What to do with an old gi?
Wearing your old gi, you went through intense training, improved your skill levels, and attained higher belts. It has seen your feeble punches turn into boards-breaking powerful punches, and your slow kicks into lightning fast kicks. So, naturally there is a sentimental value attached with your old gi and you don't want to simply throw it away. But for your competition, or you have earned a higher belt, or simply because the gi is torn, you need to have a new gi. You can always buy a high-quality new gi from Pacific Sports, but what to do with the old gi? Here are some possible suggestions. [...]
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. [...]
How to sew a martial arts uniform (gi) yourself
A gi (also known as a dogi, or a keikogi, loosely translated as “practice clothes”) is a martial arts uniform that is worn by practitioners of Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, BJJ, and more. A gi consists of a jacket (known as “uwagi”), pants (known as “shitabaki” or "zubon"), and a belt (known as an “obi”). To sew a gi yourself, you need to make the jacket, the pants, and the belt. [...]
Choosing a Karate Jacket
A Karate dogi or keikogi or simply known as a gi, consists of a jacket (known as ('uwagi'), pants (known as 'zubon') and a belt (known as 'obi'). Generally, a belt is sold separately and does not come along with the gi. Sometimes, the jacket needs to be changed and thus, instead of buying a gi, only the jacket needs to be bought. While buying a jacket, one must ensure that it allows enough room for the arms to move in all directions, and the waist to twist without any hindrances. The skirt of the jacket should hang well beneath the belt, so that it does become un-tucked from the belt when performing different movements. [...]