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GI & OBI

For beginner students, a Karate gi is not required until rank is achieved, after which techiques require a gi.

 

Karate gi (空手着 or 空手衣) is the Japanese name for the karate training uniform. There are many different kinds of Karate gi's. Master Funakoshi modeled the Shotokan gi from the durable Judo gi.

 

TAKING CARE OF YOUR GI

Taking care of your gi is important to for hygene, but also for the preservation and durabilty.

 

Below is a simple diagram of how to fold and transport your gi.

 

There are numerous gi vendors. Here is one with whom we have used over the years:
 

Web site:  https://www.kiintl.com/

 

OBI (帯, おび ,  "sash") - A Karate Belt is awarded by the Instructors. Click for Ranking Table
 

TYING YOUR OBI (BELT)

Taking care of your gi is important to for hygene, but also for the preservation and durabilty.

 

Below is a simple diagram of how to fold and transport your gi.

 

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