The Rules And Origin Of Hemp Jiu Jitsu Gi

By Essie Osborn


It is very interesting to see martial arts films. Seeing all those cool steps of self defense just makes your mouth hang wide open. With this, you badly want to learn how to do martial arts. This would also be very helpful come times when you are bullied or threatened by bad guys. Having knowledge over this makes you feel secured and proud.

But learning this kind of sport is not mere childs play. It could be a pretty demanding task. Remember that you will completely be under the authority of your instructor and the institution as well. Speaking of this, you have to abide by all the rules. But if you really want to deal with it, you will be able to endure all of the hardships in the beginning. One of the conditions is to wear the uniform. In Brazil, it is the hemp jiu jitsu gi.

A proper attire is very much necessary for this training. Every school that teaches this martial arts require their students to wear their uniforms. It is to distinguish the particular kind of sport that you are learning. There are many kinds of martial arts. Nearly every country has its own and they vary in style and discipline.

Some of the most common terms for this sport are the kung fu, tae kwon do, karate, jujitsu, and many more. Basically, your uniform signifies which sport you are in. But aside from that, it has something to do with your convenience during the activity. You cannot possible wear tight fitting clothes during the fight. It will hinder your capacity to bend and perform flexible movements. With this, you cannot perform your best.

Imagine fighting with very tight pants on and a heavy upper undergarment. It will hinder your capacity to move. Not just that, you will encounter accidents and attain unnecessary injuries. With this, buy the appropriate garment for you to use. After all, it would be for your own good. The Brazilian outfit is made from heavy cotton and consists of a jacket and pajama which are made from long fiber.

It also has a design unique to its own. It has a rope style draw string which can be taken out and put in easily, as well as a UVA foam collar. Not just that, their outfits are firmly stitched in order for it to stand the harsh conditions of the sport. Also, knowing that it would induce a lot of force and movement, the attire is made a lot firmer.

Together with the complete set of uniform are the trim, sparring gear, and patches. All of these should be present before you go to class. Other schools do not permit students without complete uniform to enter. Aside from that, proper hygiene should also be observed in order to avoid untoward happenings.

So you have to wash your suit regularly except for the belt. It is part of tradition that belts be kept as it is since it contains all the knowledge that is acquired during the training. It is also where the honor lies. Tradition has it that if you wash it out, all your learning will go along with the water.

That actually came from the Japanese belief since jiu jitsu is adapted from the Japanese. It was originally taught by Mitsuyo Maeda to two Brazilian boys and later passed it on to their families, then to their friends, until it spread to the community. With this, It is already widespread and has even developed its own style.




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