| There are many symbols that are associated with | | | | It is also best to wash the karate uniform immediately |
| various martial arts and the discipline of Karate is no | | | | after you get home from class. When sweat or dirt is |
| different. One of the most prominent symbols of | | | | allowed to sink into the GI, it can prove to be |
| Karate is the Karate uniform otherwise known as the | | | | extremely difficult to get the dirt out of it. When it is |
| Karate GI. The traditional white karate GI first emerged | | | | washed immediately after use, the problem of |
| roughly 100 years ago and no karate class would be | | | | permanent stains will not be at issue. |
| complete without students wearing the uniform. Of | | | | One important thing to know when buying your karate |
| course, these white uniforms can lose their quality | | | | GI is that the first time it is washed it will shrink. The |
| bright white look if not properly maintained. That means | | | | more cotton the uniform is comprised of the more it |
| you need to take a few extra steps to make sure the | | | | will shrink. So, it is imperative that you purchase a |
| uniform remains neat, clean and pressed. Here are a | | | | karate GI that is a little larger than what you will want. |
| few tips on how to do this: | | | | Once more, buy your karate GI a little larger than you |
| First, you really need to make sure the karate uniform | | | | need since it will shrink. |
| is properly stored when you are not wearing it. That | | | | If during your karate training you rip or tear your GI just |
| means it should be hanGIng in the closet and away | | | | take it to a seamstress and have them sew it up. It is |
| from any 'errant harm' befalling it. When the karate | | | | important that you do this as soon as you notice the |
| uniform is not properly stored, it runs the risk of being | | | | tear as it will continue to rip if not taken care of |
| ripped, torn, or otherwise damaged. Clearly, this is not | | | | immediately. Your karate belt is also an important piece |
| what you would want to see happen to the karate GI. | | | | of your uniform and while not very sanitary it is custom |
| So, always be sure to store in properly when not in | | | | not to wash your belt. This will be very apparent when |
| use. | | | | you see the belts black belts that have studied for |
| Of course, the karate uniform should be washed | | | | years. However, if you need to wash your karate belt |
| thoroughly after use. That means it needs to be | | | | do not use a detergent this would fade the belts color. |
| placed in the washer with a strong detergent and a | | | | So in conclusion it is not hard or complicated to take |
| decent amount of bleach. This will allow the uniform to | | | | care of a karate GI. It is important that you just |
| maintain its white color. However, you should not | | | | remember a few important steps and basic steps and |
| overdo it with the bleach because this could lead to | | | | this will allow your GI to remain the bright white it |
| the uniform being damaged. | | | | started out to be. |