Friday, January 17, 2014

Discover The Origins Of The Martial Arts Clothing

By Marissa Velazquez


One of the most systematic, difficult and challenging arts to learn and pursue is martial arts. As it is both physically and mentally demanding, the people who pursue and learn it are seen with a lot of respect and recognition. When a person is spotted in a martial arts clothing he is automatically considered fitter than the rest of the crowd. People tend to take notice of it.

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.

The common notion that this sport is meant for fighting purposes is false. Its inclination is towards self-defence and protecting the people from the social evils that have enveloped the planet. It also helps in keeping fit and building stamina and also raising the endurance of the person who practices it.

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.

The traditional Japanese costume for this sport was designed by the founder of the popular art Judo. His name is Kano Jigro. He named the costume Keikogi that means the attire for practice. It comprises of the robe that is called the Uwagi, and the pants that are called 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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