Does anybody know about the history of the karate uniform?

http://www.unitedkaratekai.homestead.com/Gi.html

 

Here is one version.

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.

Most things say the outfit that was devised for judo, ( where Funakoshi got his karate gi), was based on either underwear or pajamas.

I know Funakoshi got the idea of color belts from Judo.

Karate uniform = adapted Judo uniform (lighter material)

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.

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)

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.

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