A gi comes in three main cuts, namely Japanese, Kata, or European. All of them are a gi having an uwagi (jacket), a shitabaki (pants), and an obi (belt). The cuts are differentiated by the jacket and the pants, while the belt is the same for all the cuts. [...]
Category: Taekwondo Uniform
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Pacific Sports Taekwondo Equipment
Pacific Sports Taekwondo equipment takes care of all your Taekwondo training needs right from uniforms to paddles to shields to shoes. All are made to the highest Pacific Sports quality and are extremely durable. They are also easy to clean, so that they remain hygienic and germ-free. [...]
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. [...]
How to fold a Gi in a traditional Japanese way?
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. [...]
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. [...]
Points to consider before buying a martial arts uniform
Martial arts are practiced worldwide, with many practiced both as a martial art and as an Olympic sport. Practitioners need to wear a uniform, which is known by different names in different martial arts. A Taekwondo uniform is known as a "dobok" and a Karate uniform is known as a "dogi". However, generally a martial arts uniform is known simply as a "gi". While buying any martial art uniform, the following points should be considered. [...]
The dobok and its changing styles
The formal dress/uniform/suit that a Taekwondo martial artist wears is known as a "Dobok", where "Do" stands for "way" and "bok" stands for "clothing"; therefore, it may be roughly translated as "clothing for/of the way". [...]
Karate Uniform or Taekwondo Uniform?
Entering the world of martial arts is an extremely exciting and exhilarating experience. Regular training helps to create structure as well as develop good physical and mental health. But for someone new to this domain, selecting an appropriate outfit, Karate uniform or Taekwondo uniform can be a daunting task. Martial arts websites and stores are filled with a range of different uniforms so you might ask yourself, which should I choose.. Karate uniform or Taekwondo uniform? [...]
Taekwondo Uniforms
Are you in need of Taekwondo uniforms? Maybe your current uniform does not fit you anymore, or maybe you are just getting started with Taekwondo. Pacific Sports is here to save the day. An online martial arts shop located in Brisbane, we have a wide range of martial arts uniforms, including kids Taekwondo uniforms and equipment for everyone. From Taekwondo, karate and kickboxing to MMA and gym, we aim to provide good quality products. Our prices are affordable and our products are made to last. [...]