Varo Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 I was curious as to the role of Hakama's in Martial Arts. I know that they where worn by the Samurai but are they still used today? Must one achieve a "goal" in order to wear it? Can one freely where a Hakama if they so choose? Just curious. Thanks for the information guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Aikido, traditional Jiu Jitsu, and kobudo practitioners are most often seen with them. Whether you can wear one at your dojo or not is up to your instructor. Sometimes it depends on your rank, too. There was another thread on here that dealt with that. Apparently the role was/is to obscure the footwork. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Yes, primarily to hide your footwork Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major_motoko Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 We wear a hakama for Iaido (traditional for a samurai). I have tried to wear it for karate training too, but it tends to get caught up with my feet when i kick But our Sempai sometimes wears hakama in training and on demonstration days. He says it feels good to wear and with practice you can avoid getting tangled up You don't have to be any specific grade or style to wear a hakama, as long as your sensei/instructor doesn't mind. If you fancy giving it a try, why not? A word of warning tho.. it takes ages to iron all the folds! motoko 2nd Kyu Brown Belt, Wado Ryu Karate-do"Daniel-san best karate still inside!" Mr Myagi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirves Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 It is used in koryu bujutsu (old Japanese styles). Licence to wear it depends on the style. In most aikido styles, you get to wear hakama at brown or black belt. In many koryu jujutsu you have to be a black belt, or shoden menkyo to be allowed to wear it. As said, depends on style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Yes, primarily to hide your footwork Absoulutely so! "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensai Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Well other than strategic reasons, they also display important moral obligations. The seven pleasts in the Hakama represent the Seven Virtues of Budo: Jin Benevolence Gi honour Rei Courtesy Chi Wisdom Shin Sinerity Chu Loyalty Koh Piety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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