What is perfect kendo uniform?

People who are trained in martial arts are noticeable as they wear different clothes from the other people.  In most Japanese martial arts, the gi is the name given to the uniform wore by the martial arts people.  Martial arts uniform is a statement of pride. The martial arts uniform is a part of an overall appeal of the student. It is very important to choose the right uniform for the martial arts practitioner. The martial arts uniform should be properly fit as a badly fit uniform can put a bad impact on the performance of the practitioner. 

The kendo uniform is a special uniform which is made by using durable and light weight material. It consists of a jacket and the divided skirt.  The combination of the two is called as Keiko gi. The lower pant is made from cotton so that it does not irritate the practitioner. The upper part is called as gi and lower pants of the kendo uniform are called as hakama.  When putting on the gi the left side crosses over the right. Tie the bows uniformly and horizontally. Make sure that the gi is not bunched up at the back. Make it correct by pulling it from the sides. When putting into your hakama, put the left foot first. The hem of the hakama should not be higher than the ankles. Your skin should not be visible on the sides. 

•    It is mostly available in white color but also available in other colors. When you have to purchase a kendo uniform, you need to keep certain things in your mind:

•    You should check with your school as many times the school gives a list of things that you have to look for in the uniform.

•    It is important to check the weight of the material used for making the uniform. The bulk of uniforms are made in cotton or heavy canvas. The uniforms made from heavy canvas can be hot in summer. Lighter cotton uniforms are better for warm weather.

You should know the proper measurements of your body when buying a kendo uniform. It is important to buy a proper fitting uniform for giving the best performance.

•    It is a thrill for a martial arts student to buy a kendo uniform. Choosing the right uniform will make sure that you can practice and learn your martial arts properly.