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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. [...]  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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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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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. [...]  read more

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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? [...]  read more

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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. [...]  read more