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2. Keikogi - Wikipedia

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   Japanese martial arts historian Dave Lowry speculates that Kanō derived the uniform's design from the uniforms of Japanese firefighters' heavy hemp jackets, hikeshi banten (半纏). [1] By 1920, the keikogi as it exists today was worn by Kanō's students for judo practice; a photo displayed in the Kodokan (judo headquarters) taken in 1920 ...

3. Tokaido (company) - Wikipedia

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   Tokaido (東海堂, Tōkaidō) is a Japanese company that manufactures karate uniforms, belts, and related products. [1] It is the world's oldest manufacturer of uniforms specifically for karate training, with a reputation for high quality.

4. Karate gi - Wikipedia

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   Karatekas hone their skills at the dojo wearing karate gi. Different styles of Karate have slightly different uniforms though all share the same basic design, differing only in the lengths of sleeves, legs, and the skirt of the uwagi (jacket). Many karateka tend to wear their obi (belt) much longer than judoka and other martial artists. [6]

5. Judogi - Wikipedia

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   A judogi is somewhat similar to a karategi (空手着 or 空手衣, "karate uniform") as it shares a common origin. Jigoro Kano derived the original judogi from the kimono and other Japanese garments around the turn of the 20th century, and, as such, the judogi was the first modern martial arts training uniform. Over the years, the sleeves and ...

6. Sportswear - Wikipedia

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   While generally female players of indoor volleyball wear T-shirt and shorts, in this image taken during 2004 Athens Olympics, the Greek team is wearing leotards. On the other hand, sportswear should be loose enough to restrict movement. Some sports have specific uniform requirements, for example the keikogi used in karate. Various physically ...

7. ‘Islamophobia’ by Huffington Post

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   A comprehensive list of discriminatory acts against American Muslims might be impossible, but The Huffington Post wants to document this deplorable wave of hate using news reports and firsthand accounts.