Taekwondo, sometimes known as Korean karate, is a martial arts form using various kicks, hits and blocks. Unlike Karate or Judo, in this discipline, leg movement is used 60% of the time and arm movement is used 40% of the time. A Taekwondo uniform is designed for this sport because of the specific body motion. The uniform must be loose fitting to allow for full torso and limb flexibility. The uniform must help minimise perspiration.
The top is v-necked with long sleeves and the pant has a double stitched seam, an elasticized waist and a draw string. Traditionally martial arts unifroms were pure white. Today there are far fewer rules as to colour in uniforms. Uniforms come in a wide variety of colours. Different schools use different colours.
Now, polyester as well as cotton is used in the making of martial arts uniforms. The cotton’s weight was 10 or 11oz. Now, uniforms are typically constructed of 55% cotton and 45% polyester, though the cotton weights will vary. For a very lightweight uniform you need to find a cotton uniform weighting approx 5oz. 6oz is the weight for a lightweight uniform. cotton. A mediumweight uniform contains up to 7.5 oz. cotton and a heavyweight uniform can contain up to 11 oz. cotton. The type of fabric you choose will depend on where you are looking to go in your martial art.
To import and buy a traditional uniform can potentially cost a fortune. Today it is easy to find quality Taekwondo uniforms at good prices. Your uniform will come in a huge range of sizes. Your uniform size will depend on your sex. There is so much choice online nowadays that choosing your first uniform is only a click away. As well as a belt, your skill level can be shown use in a sew on patch. Belts can be obtained in a number of colours - each indicating a specific skill level. It is tied in a specific manner per discipline.
Taekwondo is a martial art than has so much to offer to everyone regardless of age or sex. Korea’s Young-ae Seo for example, won the gold medal and defended her title for the 4th time in the 1st women’s master’s division, at the 4th World Taekwondo Poomsae Championship in Cairo last year. The over 40's were well represented in the division.
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