Do you know about martial arts gear and uniforms?

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It use to be that you could only purchase heavy gis. However, with the invent of newer textiles and fabrics, you have several other options to choose from. The main bulk of the uniforms are still cotton or heavy canvas. The canvas gives the uniform a heavy snap and a very sharp crease, but can be quite hot in the summer. Lighter cotton type uniforms are much better for warmer weather, but do not give that great “snap” sound when delivering a strike or kick.

While shopping it is very easy to be swayed by slick salesman or a stirring ad copy to buy a uniform that is not going to last. As already mentioned, you do want to consider the weight of the material that the uniform is made out of, but you must always think about how it will stand up to the wear and tear of practice, tumbling, grabbing, grappling, and tournaments. Light weight material will not last as long as the heavier material.

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