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. [...]
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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. [...]
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. [...]
How to wear a Gi
A gi (also known as a dogi, or a keikogi, loosely translated as "practice clothes") is a uniform that is worn to practice traditional martial arts like Taekwon-Do, Karate, Judo, BJJ, and other martial arts. They are designed for providing comfort, while allowing for a full range of motion, so that dynamic movements involving stances, punches, kicks and other martial exercises, can be easily executed. A gi comprises of pants (known as "shitabaki"), a top that is wrapped around (known as "uwagi"), and a long fabric belt (known as an "obi"). The belt holds the top and also shows the skill level attained by the practitioner. [...]
Overview of Taekwondo, Karate and Jiu-Jitsu uniforms
Taekwondo, Karate, and Jiu-Jitsu uniforms, consist of a jacket, pants, and a belt. Normally, a uniform is sold as a two-piece consisting of a jacket and pants, while the belt is purchased separately. [...]
Washing a Gi (Martial Arts Uniform)
Martial arts like Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido, Jiu-Jutsu and Judo use a uniform that is known as a Gi, which consists of a jacket, pants and a belt. Since there are different coloured belts, a Gi is usually sold with only the jacket and the pants, while the belt has to be purchased separately. Training in martial arts is rigorous and thus, the Gi gets soiled with dirt, dust, odour, and sweat. Therefore, the Gi must be washed and following washing instructions enables the Gi to last a long time. Washing usually consists of three phases, which are pre-washing, washing and post-washing. [...]