Gi

Uniform (GI)

The uniform used in our karate training is called a GI. It consists of pants, a top, and a belt. The pants should be fairly loose-fitting to enable proper flexibility and kicking techniques. The top has ties on each side that you can tie together to hold it closed. The left side is tied first so that the right side of the uniform is under the left side.

The belt, which has a symbolic nature, is worn by placing its center at the naval and wrapping both sides around the back and then around to the front. The right side is crossed over the left side and a square knot is tied, encasing both layers of the belt.

 Please see the next page for illustrated step-by-step instructions on tying the belt.

 All beginning students (unless they have earned the rank of first-degree black belt or higher), start with a white belt.

If you would like to purchase your uniform online there is this link to a uniform we recommend. We do ask that students purchase either black or white uniforms only.

White or Black Uniform - Amazon