Kieran-Lilith Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I don't know where else to put this, so....Today, I got my first hakama for some training we're doing on Sunday. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to put them on. Could someone please tell me how so I don't have to ask? He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 the only stupid question is the one you don't ask... there is no shame in asking. I'd rather ask one of them and learn the correct way in person than to look silly by possibly misunderstanding an interpretation that I got over the net... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran-Lilith Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 True....but to my knowledge, I am the only girl doing the training. It really is kind of akward to have to ask a guy how to put on your pants. He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Here try this I hope it helps:http://www.loyola.edu/maru/hakama_files/wearhaka2.gif Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Here is another, perhaps with clearer illustration http://www.bujindesign.com/use_hakama.html Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Here is another, perhaps with clearer illustration http://www.bujindesign.com/use_hakama.htmlThanks thats the one I was actually looking for and couldn't remember the site. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardHangHong Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 best thing to do is ask your instructor to show you instead of "one of the guys" in the class. I was totally confused the first time I put on a hakama. Took me a few weeks before I could do it myself. If you're in a school that doesn't wear gi trousers underneath the hakama, make sure you where shorts of some sort as there's a big gap on either side of the hakama where your butt, or at least a your hips and a bit of thigh can be seen by anyone. Being the only girl in the class I imagine you want to keep your modesty intact. Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yes, just ask your instructor. I was also wondering how everyone cleans their hakama. I had mine cleaned, and I swear it shrunk in length. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I thought gi pants were always worn underneath? No? If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardHangHong Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Yes, just ask your instructor. I was also wondering how everyone cleans their hakama. I had mine cleaned, and I swear it shrunk in length.I get mine dry cleaned so I don't lose the creases! They're a pain to iron otherwise! Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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