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Karate Uniform - Having a New Dimension by olivia heaven
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Karate Uniform - Having a New Dimension |
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Whenever we think of martial arts and karate, the first thing that comes to our mind is the image of a white uniform with a colored belt. Karate is one form of martial art that was established more than 100 years ago, yet a karate class is one such art that was never visualized without a perfect Karate Uniform. A line of students in a white colored uniform is something that we often witness or want to witness. However as like all clothing these uniforms are also expected to get damaged and show the signs of destruction, if not properly taken care of.
The study of karate has been going on through centuries, but its uniform has been designed in a moderately new creation. Nowadays it is quite easily recognizable. The standard karate uniform is made from a material known as the white cotton canvas. The thickness of this material varies a lot, but uniforms that are made from at least 10-14oz cotton canvas are usually suggested. This is particularly done because of the fact that the heavier material will be the better it will be suited to the force and damage associated with this form of martial art training. It is as well much more effectual at absorbing the perspiration, thus helping to sustain a cooler body temperature at the training sessions.
These uniforms are usually made of three pieces of attire namely, a jacket, pants and a belt. While the jacket and the pants are particularly kept loose fitting in order to facilitate high level of movements, during the training. On the other hand the belt acts as a symbol of rank for the individual.
On a detailed research it has been seen that there are basically two common types of karate uniform available, one The Traditional Cut and the other is The Tournament Cut. The former uniform is mainly designed to reach all the way to the arms and legs, while the tournament cut uniform is intended to keep the forearms and the much of the skin uncovered. Hence it is for this reason that the tournament cut is furnished to help lessen the risk of tripping and other intrusive features of the traditional cut.
Next comes the most important part of the uniform that is the Karate belt. As far as the history of the karate belt is concerned it has numerous myths associated with it. Many legends are of the opinion that there lie deep, yet mystical philosophies behind the wide range of colors that are utilized in the ranking system. The initial coloring of the belt meant a grouping of students into similar levels of capability. However the system soon changed and the belt became darker as one progress the level training.
Hence to conclude it can be said that the karate uniform is gradually becoming an internationally recognized symbol of Martial Arts and its artists. It can be said that just like the martial arts even karate is a perfect merge of both form and function.
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