Just like any other clothing, you should know how to maintain your martial art uniform (gi). When you wear a well-maintained gi, you will feel extremely confident, fit and capable of taking your martial art training to the next level. Pacific Sports offers high-quality gi for Taekwondo, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Judo, which are super comfortable, long-lasting and very easy to maintain.
Avoid ironing your gi for regular use
For competitions or gradings, you must iron your gi, so that it looks good. However, for regular use, avoid ironing your gi. Ironing can make the canvas or poly-cotton threads of the gi to wear out faster. After washing and dyring, the few wrinkles that remain on the gi are automatically smoothed out by the heat of your body when you start your intense practice.
Wash your gi after every training session
Every training should be intense and if such is the case, then your gi will absorb a lot of sweat. Pacific Sports high-quality gi absorbs all the sweat, so that you feel cool and comfortable while training. However, the absorbed sweat remains in the pores between the warp and weft of the cotton fabric, along with very small particles of dust. If they remain for more than about 12 hours then they attract germs and it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria. So, if you wear a gi twice without washing, then your gi starts to smell and the cotton fabric starts to rot. Moreover, you are inviting infections for yourself and may also transfer some infection to your training partner. Hence, wash the gi after every use, in normal cold water and dry it on a line in the sun. While drying, slap and stretch the fabric so that minimum wrinkles remain. When it is dry, fold it and keep it ready for the next training session.
Keep more than one gi
A sincere martial artist usually has several gi, which are used for different purposes. One gi is kept washed, ironed, and neatly folded to be used exclusively in competitions and gradings. Two or more gi are kept for regular use, so that while one is washed, the other one can be used. By keeping multiple gi, all the gi will remain well-maintained.
Avoid bleach or fabric conditioner/softener
Sometimes, the gi becomes very dirty especially when training outdoors. Simply wash and dry the gi twice without using it. This will remove all the dust, grime, and sweat from the gi. If you use bleach to remove the dirt, then the threads of the fabric will become weak, which will result in the stitching coming apart and the fabric getting torn at pressure point areas. Similarly, the fabric conditioner or fabric softener should also be avoided, as it binds the pores between the warp and weft of the fabric, which in effect locks the sweat and dirt rather than removing them.
Fold the gi
After the gi is washed and dried, fold it rather than dumping it in the training bag. A folded gi will take up less space in the training bag and that extra space can be used to keep other items.
Use a high-quality gi
Pacific Sports gi are of the highest quality and is very easy to maintain. If you use Pacific Sports gi then you can be rest-assured that it will be well-maintained and will also last a very, very long time.
Outstanding benefits of Pacific Sports gi
Pacific Sports high-quality gi provides several benefits.
- It provides unhindered and full range of motion, so you can smoothly practice different combinations of kicks, punches and blocks.
- It comes in different weights from 8oz to 18oz and in a variety of sizes, so whether you are a beginner, intermediate or an advanced student, there is always a gi for you.
- It has reinforced stitching at the collar and edges of the jacket, so it does not tear while you practice grabbing, throwing or rolling techniques. The pants are gusseted to easily enable any type of kick, especially high kicks or flying kicks. An elasticated waistband with an internal draw string ensure that the pants fit you perfectly.
- It can be maintained very easily and can be washed either by hand or by a washing machine.
- It lasts a very long time, as the fabric used is cotton, canvas, or a blend of cotton and polyester. These are durable fabrics, which are weaved in different weaves, so that they last a very long time.
- It is made to exact specifications required by traditional martial arts dojos and training halls.
- It shows that you are a decision maker as by wearing it, you have decided to follow the traditional way of journeying on the path of your chosen martial art.
- It shows that you are committed to the values of your martial art be it Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, or Jiu-Jitsu.
- It displays your intense focus to excel in your training, as when you wear a Pacific Sports gi, it helps you to become more focused and you can concentrate more in your training session.
- It tells others that you are a team player and stand united with the team. By wearing a Pacific Sports gi you become a part of a larger worldwide martial arts community who always choose to wear a Pacific Sports gi.
- It shows that you are giving respect to the martial art, to your seniors and to your juniors. By giving respect to others, you also get respect from others, and in this way you ultimately become a respectable martial artist.
Pacific Sports gi comes in your size
Whatever may be your height, weight, or fitness level, there is always a Pacific Sports gi for you. Check out the size charts below to find your correct size.
Pacific Sports quality
All products sold at Pacific Sports undergo rigorous testing. Numerous gyms and martial arts schools of Australia and the world, rely on the Pacific Sports quality for tough and long-lasting products, which includes uniforms, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, rash guards, compression wear, protective wear and training gear. Additionally, products offered on sale carry this same high quality but with drastically reduced prices. Moreover, if the monthly newsletter is subscribed, then an additional 10% discount is also offered.
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