RichardHangHong Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I thought gi pants were always worn underneath? No?Not in Iaido we don't. Just knee pads on underneath and undies of course! Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate
Shotokan-kez Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 Ok guys, whats a hakama? LolKez xx Walk away and your always a winner. https://www.shikata-shotokan.co.uk
Brandon Fisher Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I thought gi pants were always worn underneath? No?Not always not all systems allow it such as iaido.Ok guys, whats a hakama? LolKez xxIts a traditional split pant worn by the japanese for formal events. However it is common to see in the practice of all sword arts and Aikido, some styles Ju Jutsu, aiki ju jutsu, sometimes in kobudoYes, just ask your instructor. I was also wondering how everyone cleans their hakama. I had mine cleaned, and I swear it shrunk in length.Dry clean only. Make sure to remove the black plate first though as teh solutions can damage it in cleaning. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do
jaymac Posted June 26, 2006 Posted June 26, 2006 Thanks for the cleaning advice. We have a black belt testing coming up soon, and I will have mine dry cleaned this time. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others.
Kieran-Lilith Posted June 27, 2006 Author Posted June 27, 2006 That was going to be my next question, thanks. Training went well, but now (of course) the hakama is dirty...and besides needing to clean it, I have to figure out how to fold it properly. I have pictures and diagrams, but I cannot get it to work for the life of me. Ah well. It'll come eventually.... He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu
mtheiss Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 I do not think a thing like this is appropriate for a sparring match! "Not all the best people can be found in the ring"
Jiffy Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 I do not think a thing like this is appropriate for a sparring match!That seems a little narrow minded. First of all, these are worn for TRADITION and RESPECT. They are not designed to be the most practical attire.Secondly, in a way, they are a fantastic thing to train in. The way in which they move is similar to a dress or baggy pants. No point learning how to fight in nice comfortable thai shorts or gi pants if on the street you always wear a dress or baggy pants. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open.
Kieran-Lilith Posted June 28, 2006 Author Posted June 28, 2006 I've come to the conclusion that I need mine hemmed. They're fun to move in, except for the first half hour/hour, everytime I had to sit down, stand up, or something like that, I would managed to slip on the material and fall down, get my toes caught and fall down, or be standing up, have material get caught (again...) and end up almost face flat on the ground. I think it means they're just too long...I suppose it could mean, though, that I'm incredibly clumsy. He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu
Brandon Fisher Posted June 28, 2006 Posted June 28, 2006 dpends on how long they are. They are supposed to be long enough that if you bend your knees slightly they cover your feet. Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do
Kieran-Lilith Posted June 28, 2006 Author Posted June 28, 2006 They're longer than that. They're long enough that even if I lock my knees out and stand straight up they're just about brushing the floor. He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu
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