| Whether you're just beginning martial arts training or | | | | cargo pants, which combine comfort with versatility. |
| you've been a practitioner for years, you may have | | | | The cargo pants are available in a variety of colors, |
| encountered challenges in finding uniforms that have | | | | including camouflage prints, and usually have a stripe |
| the right fit. Contrary to the popular saying, one size | | | | running down the outside of each leg. |
| doesn't fit all when it comes to martial arts uniforms. | | | | Mixing and Matching |
| Moreover, a single size might not fit correctly either. | | | | When you buy martial arts uniforms from a dojo or |
| After all, many of us aren't proportionate; we may | | | | dojang, you normally buy a set consisting of the |
| require a larger top and a smaller bottom, or vice | | | | same size and color pants and top. Today, however, |
| versa. Unfortunately, though, many people - especially | | | | there are online sources where you can mix and |
| those just starting out - buy ill-fitting uniforms from | | | | match sizes and colors that fit both your body shape |
| their instructors. But before exploring the possibilities | | | | and your sense of style. |
| for well-fitting uniforms, let's look at the basics: | | | | When you purchase martial arts uniforms online, it's |
| Basic Martial Arts Uniforms | | | | important to pay close attention to the site's size |
| The type of uniform you need depends upon the | | | | charts and buy tops and pants that will fit well. It's |
| type of martial arts training you're taking. For | | | | not uncommon for the best sites to carry sizes |
| example, karate uniforms are significantly different | | | | ranging from 000 (which would most likely fit a |
| than judo uniforms. In the Japanese practice of judo, | | | | three-year-old) to 12 (which would fit someone well |
| the judoka uses his opponent's strength against him, | | | | over six feet tall). Taking an extra moment to get |
| and therefore needs a thick jacket that is difficult to | | | | the right fit will make you feel better and more |
| grab. For that reason, judo uniforms - or judogi - | | | | confident while practicing or competing. |
| typically consist of a pants and a quilted cotton | | | | It's also important to select the proper fabric weight |
| jacket that is much thicker than karate jackets. | | | | for your specific martial art and skill level. A beginner, |
| There are also single weave jackets, which are lighter | | | | for example, might go with a medium weight karate |
| and more useful in long practice sessions to prevent | | | | jacket, while an experienced practitioner might need |
| overheating, and thick double weave jackets that are | | | | a super-heavyweight fabrication. |
| essential for competition. | | | | If you're part of a demo team, you can easily outfit |
| In contrast to karate uniforms, judo uniforms, and | | | | your entire team in their proper sizes, and find a wide |
| tae kwon do uniforms, which are cotton and feature | | | | selection of color schemes from which to choose. |
| a crossover front with a belt closure, traditional kung | | | | Finding the right martial arts uniforms is, of course, |
| fu jackets are typically made from silk and feature a | | | | only one element of learning the arts. However, |
| front button closure. Those practicing kendo - the | | | | when you get the right fit, you can more easily |
| Japanese equivalent of fencing - usually wear a | | | | concentrate on developing the stances, values, and |
| hakama and a kimono. | | | | mental preparedness that will enable you to excel. |
| One of the latest trends in uniforms is martial arts | | | | |