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Judo Karate
JUDO vs Okinawan Karate
Karate/Kung Fu Uniforms
Where Did It All Begin?
Before I discuss karate uniforms I think a word or two about the origin of martial arts is in order. Some people believe that the martial arts were started by Buddhist monks in India, who later spread their knowledge and skills into China where it proliferated. Others believe just the opposite. It's impossible to prove one way or another. I personally believe that men
have studied the martial arts since Cain killed Abel. There is scientific proof of martial arts being studied in the area of Mesopotamia. How long has it been since that kingdom existed? Anyway, we'll probably never know for sure where and when the martial arts began. There was much intermingling of the Asian people over the years and sharing of martial arts
knowledge. Eventually different styles developed and were considered either "hard" or "soft" style. Generally, the Chinese arts became known as kung fu, of which there are probably hundreds of different styles. The Japanese, Okinawan and Korean arts are generally referred to as karate, which are hard styles, although they do have some soft styles, such as aikido. They also have a wrestling style known as judo. Judo is not considered karate because of the absence of kicks, strikes, elbows, knees, etc.
The Origin of Karate/Kung Fu Uniforms
Martial arts uniforms probably developed from the typical everyday work clothes of the practitioners of the arts. Farming was the predominant occupation of the people until recent times so whatever the people wore while working the farm, rice paddies, etc. is most likely what they trained in. Our modern uniforms are probably pretty close replicas of the common attire of centuries past in the Asian countries.
Karate/Kung Fu Uniforms
The typical karate uniform is two piece made of cotton, canvas or a cotton polyester mix. The pants are baggy with either an elastic or drawstring waist. There are no zippers or flies in
front. The karate top is baggy also and consist of three main pieces which fold across each other in the front and tie at the sides. Tae Kwon Do (Korean) stylists have adopted a pull over top with a v-neck. All karate uniforms have a colored belt which designates the practitioners rank in his/her particular art. Belt colors vary from style to style and school
to school.
The kung fu uniforms are usually a little nicer in that they are usually made of silk or satin. They are also two piece. The pants are baggy and without zippers in front. The top is loose fitting as well but buttons down the front and is usually decorated with some sort of design around the button holes. A silk sash is worn to designate rank although some Chinese styles wear no belt recognizing only the following three ranks: beginner, intermediate, master.
About the Author
I live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and received my black belt in Tang Soo Do in May, 1980. I currently practice and help teach at the oldest martial arts school on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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