telsun Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Does anybody know about the history of the karate uniform? I keep asking God what I'm for and he tells me........."gee I'm not sure!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 http://www.unitedkaratekai.homestead.com/Gi.html Here is one version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 I got the 1924 tape of G. Funakoshi and they are training in well (underware) a lot. I can't wait to read Sai's link cause I don't know. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Most things say the outfit that was devised for judo, ( where Funakoshi got his karate gi), was based on either underwear or pajamas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 I know Funakoshi got the idea of color belts from Judo. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGreen Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Karate uniform = adapted Judo uniform (lighter material) Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telsun Posted July 3, 2003 Author Share Posted July 3, 2003 So when people to the micky out of me for running around a hall in a pair of pyjamas they might not be far from the truth Okay. So does anybody know the history of a Judo gi? I prefer the TKD tops myself. Although I have never worn one. But the idea of the sides being sewn rather than open appeals to me. I keep asking God what I'm for and he tells me........."gee I'm not sure!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudoKaiMéxico Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Maybe is an adaptation of the Judo Gi, but the Judo Gi may be is an adaptation of the Fisherman in Okinawa (i hear this i dont remember when or where) Im open to learn & talk about any MA or Style (all are great) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwan Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 The gi IMO is just a stem from the basic clothing worn in Asia. The short pants....while not stylish IMHO and the jacket are very much still available today as normal wear. These older styles are still worn in rural areas here in asia and always on special occasions. I think you will find the gi just came from the regular clothes..white and a little heaver material to train in. Regards;https://www.uechi-ryu-journal.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko9999 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 hi i do karate and are gi tops are TKD tip one i am getting in in 2+ weeks i think it is TKD bottoms it has got trodai karate down the leg they are lighter the karate gis L8er Trodai Karate, Brown Belt 1nd Kyu"Belts Are For Holding Your Pants Up" Bruce Lee"With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility"Ben Paker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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