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Is there a proper name for a kung fu uniform?


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I know my karate uniform is called a gi. Is there a specific name for the kung fu uniform (jacket, pants, sash)?

American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt

"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."

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Im intrested in this thread now, I went on a google search for a name for the "Kung Fu Uniform"

Theres nothing about it at all, its just reffered to as the "Kung Fu Uniform" in all contexts I read.

I have my suspicion that it hasnt been given a name like the "Karate Uniform" is called a Gi/Kaikogi

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Im actually ashamed to say I can't bring a name for a Kung Fu Uniform to mind. . . . .

I dont think it has a chinese name. . . .

"We follow the World,

The World follows Heaven,

Heaven follows Tao,

Tao follows the way things are."

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There is no such thing as a kung fu uniform. The thing you are sometimes asked to wear in a chinese martial arts class is a modern reproduction of old chinese clothing and as such, there is no name for that. It was just normal everyday clothing.

what do i know, i'm an idiot.

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Yes, it does. Thank you all very much. Very interesting...

American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt

"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."

Ed Parker

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Which is exactly why I'm always a little bit suspicious of Kung Fu schools insisting that you buy the baggy black trousers and insisting you wear a white t-shirt. In Hong Kong, I trained in shorts and what-ever t-shirt I was wearing that day.

what do i know, i'm an idiot.

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