subject: What You Need To Know About Judo Uniforms [print this page] Self defense is very important for us all, and nowadays we search for different possibilities to learn more about it. Judo is one of the most practiced sports and it teaches you various self defense techniques. Judo uniforms are an essential part due to the fact that it is a basic requirement in order to be able to practice the sport. They encompass three parts: pants, jacket and belt, and all three are very important. You should be aware of the fact that a dirty, wrinkled uniform is not accepted. The International Judo Federation outlines this aspect very clearly, thus your uniform should be clean, should not smell bad or not be dry. This aspect says a lot about how disciplined you are, which is very important in judo.
We became fond of the different culture's view upon self defense, and as odd as it may seem, we sometimes like to change our life style and start a new hobby that is also very useful. Judo is not simply a hobby, but a sport that builds character. Therefore, its impact upon your own personality will be noticeable.
The Japanese martial arts are very popular, and if you like the culture, the sports and the discipline, then you can easily start practicing a sport such as judo that will help you become more flexible and it may also save your life one day. Judo uniforms require special care and have certain wearing rules. Judo pants are compulsory. Also known as "jubon", they should be long enough to cover your legs. However, their length must be 5 centimeters above the ankle joint. Before putting on your pants, take a good look at what type of underwear you are wearing. Full-coverage is preferable, even if you may not feel so comfortable, but it is essential during training. If you are a woman, you must be aware of the fact that is compulsory to wear a white T-shirt underneath it. This is for your own good, and it is also recommended for men because after sweating a lot, you will prefer washing the T-shirts more often than the uniform.
The Judo uniforms' jackets are known as "kimono" and the sleeves should stretch out at least 5 centimeters above your wrist. The left side should always be creased over the right side. The last piece of the uniform is the belt, which has a high significance due to the fact that it renders your judo rank. The belt ends must be tied in a square knot, and it must enclose your waist.
Judo uniforms are either white or blue. You will often notice in a competition that one of the competitors wears a blue uniform and the other one a white one. "Judogi" is the formal Japanese name for such a uniform and the way it looks says a lot about your personality.
