Monday, April 7, 2014

Discover The Origins Of The Martial Arts Clothing

By Marissa Velazquez


Karate is one of the most difficult arts to pursue and learn. It takes away a lot of physical strength from the body. If one has been learning it from childhood, he is bound to be stronger and fitter then the others around him. When one is seen in a martial arts clothing, it is automatically noted and subconsciously kept in mind.

Different countries have different cultures and their own form of kickboxing sport. The various forms that are popular today are nothing but a collection of the contribution of the different cultures to the world for martial arts. Some of the examples that are well known are- kick boxing, judo, MMa and karate. Each of these come from different regions of the world.

It is not true that these sports are meant only for attack and violence. It is most popularly used to stop violence and also for self-defence purposes. It is also a good exercise and helps people in making sure that they are fit. Regular practice also increases the endurance and the stamina levels of a person.

All in all, the teaching, learning and display of martial arts is very attractive. The costume that is worn by the people who perform this sport, is one of the most attractive parts of it. Everyone who owns an authentic and certified costume takes pride in it. Many even flaunt it among their family and friends. The traditional karate uniform is one with the white robe and white trousers. Most importantly, the belt. The belt that is worn at the waist is the mark of the level that the person has reached in the art. Different colors mark different levels.

Different costumes are used for different types of karate forms. For instance, Judo founder Kano Jigro founded the costume for judo and the other martial arts forms that come from Japan. He called it Keikogi. This name was given to the costume because Keiko means to practice and Gi means dress, it means- practice dress. The upper body potion of this costume is called the Uwagi and the lower portion is called the Shitabaki.

Keeping in alignment with the climatic conditions of Japan, the costume is made in four different weaves. They all differ from each other in terms of thickness and weight to suit the different climatic conditions in Japan. The first one is the single weave, it is a thin and light costume that is most suitable for summers. There is a double weaved one that is very think and heavy, normally meant fo winters.

Then comes the gold weave that ranges somewhere in between the two mentioned above. Finally there is a platinum weave that is a material thicker than the single weave but thinner than the gold weave. They are all meant to be used in the different seasons that the country sees.

The costume was made with the traditional plain white fabric, but now people have innovated upon the traditional martial arts clothing and added the spin of fashion to it. It is very important for the students and professionals to maintain the costume well so that the dignity of the costume and the honour of the art is maintained.




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