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By Jim Riddell in Japan and teach karate, which
The Karate gi was later implemented into the
school curriculum by the board of KEEPERS
Although they did not do so in the SUB Place
education. The gi from this point
beginning, today the practitioners NTB
forward became the uniform for
of karate, like those of most other Located within
karate. Mr. Funakoshi had the the McHaffie Flea Market

sports, are in uniform.
karate gi’s made out of a lighter
Karate comes from Okinawa, material, as karate - a striking art - Morrisburg 407 Pitt Street
[Highway 401 exit 750 North] Cornwall
an island some 650 kilometers off did not require a uniform as robust
the coast of mainland Japan. The as those of Judo. As in Judo, the
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people of Okinawa, under Japanese karate gi’s were bleached white
rule since being invaded in 1609, to symbolize purity, and had the ✄ ✄
managed to maintain their Chinese benefi t of everyone being dressed
culture. The homes had wooden alike, regardless of social status.

floors, tables and chairs were
Today’s gi’s come in many
used, and the Ryukuan religious
colours, including black, blue, and SEAWAY

beliefs influenced by Taoism and
red. However, traditional white still
Buddhism were practiced. Karate
remains the most popular. A student KARATE
training was done in shorts, with or
uniform should be of a quality that
without a shirt as was the Chinese
will stand up to repeated washings, Since 1993
custom.
take at least one year of wear and CCVS
In 1922 “the father of modern tear, and be heavy enough not to (Cornwall Collegiate
karate” Gichin Funakoshi, was stick at the fi rst drop of perspiration. & Vocational School)
invited by Jigaro Kano, the Many advanced students, upon 437 Sydney Street
founder of Judo, to come to Japan purchasing their fi rst heavyweight Double Gym
to demonstrate his sport. This gi, are shocked to discover that
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a Judo gi to wear, explaining to presented to Gichin Funakoshi at Sensei Jim Riddell • 613-534-2042
him that the Japanese people, being the Kodakan in Tokyo Japan back 5th Degree Blackbelt • PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor
quite formal, expected him to be in in 1922. Pressure Point Control Tactics Instructor • NCCP Coach
proper attire. (Over 30 years of Martial Arts Experience)

Karate Quote: It’s not about Seaway Karate is an affiliate member of the WORLD KUBUDO FEDERATION,
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over so well, he was invited to stay better than you were yesterday.