karategi
Karategi is the traditional uniform worn for karate training and competition. It comprises a heavy cotton jacket (uwagi), loose trousers (zubon), and a belt (obi). The jacket is typically a wraparound design with reinforced seams, and the pants are long and roomy to allow a full range of motion. The belt not only keeps the uniform closed but also denotes rank. Most karategi are white, though some schools or organizations permit other colors, particularly for competition or brand identity. Uniforms may feature patches or embroidery representing a dojo, team, or sponsor.
Origins trace to Okinawa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where karate schools began using
It is worn during drills, sparring, and competition. The belt system (obi) expresses the practitioner’s rank