Keikogi
Keikogi [ keːko.gi ] ( Jap. 稽古着 ) is the Japanese term for a tracksuit , international understanding, as opposed to Japanese origin meaning exclusively used for traditional clothing in the Japanese martial arts ( Budo ). The common name in Japan for this subspecies of the tracksuit is Dōgi [ doː.gi ] ( 道 着 ). Internationally, one also frequently encounters designations that are made up of the practiced martial art plus the syllable -gi, such as Aikidōgi , Jūdōgi or Karategi . The commonly used short form Gi is also very common, but would not necessarily be understood as such in Japan. Comparable items of clothing can be found in Japan today as traditional house suits Jimbei .
Classic basic shape
Keikogi usually consist of a jacket ( uwagi ), trousers ( Zubon ) and a belt ( obi ) and developed from traditional Japanese underwear that was worn under a kimono . The heaviness of the fabric, cut and color of this clothing vary greatly between the various disciplines and their special requirements. The traditional color is white, but black and blue are also common colors.
In some disciplines and styles, the color of the keikogi and / or the belt indicates the graduation or the level of development of the student.
Fabrics
The fabric from which Budogi are made is usually pure cotton fabric. But there are also suits with different proportions of synthetic fabric.
The fabric thicknesses (thickness of the cotton fabric) are usually - also in Europe - given in ounces per square yard (ounce per square yard; oz / sq yd; oz / yd²), which corresponds to a material weight of 33.9 grams per square meter (g / m²) corresponds. The material thicknesses vary between approx. 8 oz and 16 oz (271 to 542 g / m²).
Keikogi in various martial arts
Jūdō
Jūdōgi usually consist of a relatively coarsely woven, tear-resistant and non-slip material in the upper part, as they have to withstand the entire body weight of the wearer for almost all techniques. The fabric thickness is usually at least 12 oz. Common colors are white and blue, the latter especially in competitions to better distinguish between opponents. However, white is the classic color. There is usually no lacing of the suit jacket, as is common for karategi, as it would tear off very easily.
An additional specialty of the pants is that additional layers of fabric are usually sewn in for the knee area in order to cope with the increased wear and tear in the ground fight.
The graduation of the Jūdōka is indicated by the belt colors. This system was introduced by Kanō Jigorō .
To competitions of are judogi often specially strengthened and ironed. In some cases, the fabric becomes so stiff that the top can be "put down". This is to avoid that the opponent can simply reach into the bare suit (e.g. on the back) and is forced to attach his handles to the lapels or sleeves.
Aikido
The Aikidogi is very similar to a Jūdōgi; this results primarily from the relationship to Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu . Uniform aikidogi were only developed by individual manufacturers in Japan. Jūdōgi are also often worn in Aikidō; this is due to the large number of these suits on the martial arts market. As with the Jūdōgi, the top is made of a relatively coarsely woven and tear-resistant material, which, however, is below 12oz. remains. This fabric thickness is more convenient to wear and the purpose. (Reaching for the jacket is not so often necessary in Aikidō.) The sleeves are a little shorter, as in Kendo , as there are no competition specifications and longer sleeves can interfere with weapon training. The pants are a little thinner because they are worn under a hakama . However, the areas at the knees are reinforced as many movements are performed in the knees (suwariwaza). The waistband is usually laced. If the suits are originally made in Japan, the women's jacket is also made with side lacing. White is the classic color of the suits.
karate
The Karategi similar as well as the aikidogi very a judogi, which on one hand is based on their common origin in the Japanese underwear and the other by the exchange between Funakoshi Gichin may be affected and Kanō Jigorō, but with the clear assumption no longer be substantiated Jūdō into Karate is. Uniform karate suits and the graduation system, indicated by belt colors, were first introduced by Funakoshi Gichin. Before that, karate (or the Okinawa-Te ) had been trained in robust everyday clothing. A karategi is usually cut wider than a judogi and is usually made of less strong material.
A karategi usually consists of trousers with a drawstring (rarely also with an elastic waistband) and a suit jacket with side lacing. The color of the karategi is traditionally white. However, in some styles or associations, black suits are also worn. The combination of white trousers with a black jacket also occurs, albeit rarely. Men only wear underpants under the karate suit, women also wear an undershirt / T-shirt / sports bra. Karate is trained barefoot.
Depending on style and personal preference, at least 10 oz (340 g / m²) material thickness is recommended. Karategi made of thin material (cheaper, mostly worn by beginners, are sometimes referred to as "paper-thin karategi") have, in addition to lower tear resistance and durability (with frequent washing), the unpleasant characteristic of being soaked in places with body sweat during training and sticking to the skin which is not only uncomfortable, but also restricts freedom of movement. Karategi of better quality are made from at least 10 oz of cotton fabric, are more resistant and also wick away body sweat better.
Experienced karateka often prefer suits made of even thicker material, at least 12 to 14 oz (405 to 475 g / m²). Paradoxically, as a rule, one feels better cooled in a karategi made of thick material than in one made of too thin material. This is due to the fact that karate suits made of thick fabric absorb and distribute sweat better and the cooling effect through evaporation occurs more strongly and over a larger area. In addition, the air circulation inside the suit - between suit and skin - is better guaranteed during movements.
Seldom mentioned, but possibly relevant for the wearer, especially in competitions, is the better acoustic feedback from karategi made of strong fabric: the "crack of the whip" at the culmination point in fast, correctly executed karate techniques.
variants
All karategi are essentially made in the same basic cut. However, there are differences depending on the karate style and application ( kata or kumite ). The differences are mainly limited to the length / width of the sleeves and pant legs and the length of the "skirt" (part of the jacket below the Uwagi's waistline). Karategi in the kata cut differ from their counterparts in the kumite cut in that they have shorter and at the same time wider sleeves and pant legs, while the "skirt" is longer. The obi (belt) in karate is often worn with the ends hanging down longer than in other martial arts.
Kendo
The training jackets that are used in kendō have particularly short sleeves so as not to hinder the practitioner when handling the weapon. The lower edge is drawn down relatively far to the thighs, as no trousers are worn under the hakama . The jacket is tied with two bows on the chest. By far the most common color is indigo blue , whereby the cotton is already dyed with indigo before weaving and later continues to lose dye ("bleeds") and can therefore rub off heavily on the skin and other textiles. White uniform sets are worn less often. The material is quilted, often multilayered and provided with an inner lining, which also improves the cushioning effect in the event of missed hits. Higher-order models are equipped with an additional reinforcement in the shoulder and neck area, where the binding of the Dō applied. With regard to the heaviness of the cotton fabric, what has been said above still applies here: heavy qualities make it easier to remove sweat.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The jacket of a Gi in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is made of very hard-wearing material because, similar to a judogi, it often has to withstand the wearer's entire body weight. Different types of fabric are used here. The most common fabrics are single weave , double weave , golden weave and ripstop . In addition, BJJ -Gis are very close to the body in order to offer the opponent as little grip as possible.
There are also some special features on the outside. Jacket and trousers are usually provided with elaborate embroidery and patches, which can represent the name of the team, club or manufacturer.
Fold
A common, traditional method of folding a keikogi is as follows:
- unfold the jacket
- Fold the pants in the middle and place them in the middle of the jacket, with the waistband of the pants flush with the collar of the jacket
- Fold up the protruding parts of the trouser legs on the lower edge of the jacket
- fold the left half of the jacket to the right, flush with the left edge of the trousers
- Fold back the protruding part of the jacket sleeve to the left, flush with the right edge of the trousers
- Similarly, fold the right half of the jacket to the left at the right edge of the trousers
- Fold back the protruding sleeve to the right as in number 5
- Fold the upper part down a little below the horizontal half of the sleeves and fold the lower part up a little below the belt line
- fold the belt three times in the middle in the remaining indentation
- fold again horizontally and in half
See also
- Jacket (Japanese Uwagi )
- Pants (Japanese Zubon )
- Trousers (Japanese hakama )
- Belt (Japanese Obi )
- Student grade (Japanese Kyū grade )
- Master's degree (Japanese Dan degree )
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e f Efthimios Karamitsos , Bogdan Pejcic: Karate Basics. Verlag Falken, 2000, ISBN 3-8068-1863-0 , pp. 25-26
- ↑ Archived copy ( Memento of the original from May 20, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Dr. Wolfgang Weinmann: The Judo Breviary. Verlag Weinmann, Berlin 1998, ISBN 3-87892-020-2 , p. 6
- ↑ WASHING TIPS - der - GI .de. In: der - GI .de. Retrieved April 1, 2016 .
- ↑ http://karate-kampfkunst.de/Ausruestung/karate_gi.htm
