
Why a KarateGi?
The “gi” is the traditional uniform for karate. Gi is an American usage. In Japan it may be called “Keikogi” which means ‘practice clothing’ or Dogi = ‘clothing of the way’ or Karategi. The traditional gi is white. It is the uniform we wear when competing and for important events like reviews and seminars. White has always stood for purity and, more specifically in karate, for truth. The great Masters felt that the most difficult and important task in teaching karate is to instill belief in the moral aspects of the art. So teaching karate, and a moral truth, is visibly represented by wearing the white uniform. ....
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