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While the study of karate has been practiced for centuries, the modern karate uniform (karategi) is a comparatively new creation. The effortlessly recognizable uniform may trace it is roots to Master Kigoro Kano, founder of Kodo-kan Judo in the late 19th century. The karategi is an adaptation of the uniform designed by Kano.

The usual karategi is made from a white cotton canvas material. The thickness of the material may vary greatly, but uniforms made from at least 10-14oz cotton canvas are recommended. The heavier material is better suitable to the rigors and strains affiliated with karate training. It is likewise much more effective at absorbing perspiration, helping to maintain a cooler body temperature for the duration of training sessions.

Karate uniforms are made of three pieces of apparel; a jacket, pants and a belt. The jacket (Uwa-gi) and pants (Zubon) are designed to be comfortable and loose fitting to accommodate a high level of movement. The belt (Obi) is worn both as a symbol of rank, and to aid keep the jacket closed.

There are two mutual types of karategi; conventional cut and tournament cut. A conventional cut karate uniform is designed to reach all the way to the ends of the arms and legs. A tournament cut uniform is designed to leave the forearms and the much of the shin exposed. The tournament cut is made to support reduce the risk of tripping and other interfering distinct elements of a conventional cut.

The history of the karate belt, or Obi, has a heap of myths affiliated with it. Many legends suggest that there is a deep, mystical system of belief behind the dissimilar colored Obi that are employed in the rating system. The truth proves to be much more practical in nature.

The colored belt rating scheme was introductory introduced in the study of Judo as a means of grouping students into similar levels of ability. The scheme was soon after adopted by practitioners of Karate. The belts become darker as you progress because each level in the first place required you to re-dye your belt, with the resulting color always being darker than the previous.

The karate uniform has become an globally recognized symbol of the martial artist. Like the martial arts in general, they are an idealisti blend of form and function.

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