How Do You Buy The Right Martial Arts Uniform?
• Talk to your instructor and find out what guidelines (colors, materials, etc.) you need to follow within you school. This step is very important! • Find out what patches you will need that are school specific. Also, write down specifically were they go. Always right the position as if you were wearing the uniform. • Check out the Size Chartthat is available in any store that sells uniforms of the type you need, and find the size to fit you. • If you have a problem ask them to help you. If you will be studying a style like Judo you will want a heavier (more about this later) uniform. Likewise if you are in a more stand up less physical contact style like Taekwondo you can get away with a lighter uniform. • Most manufacturers list the weight of the uniform. They will fall into one of three categories. • First is the light uniform (appx. 6 oz.) these are usually for the beginners. • The second tier of uniforms is the medium (appx. 10 oz.) which are for more advanced students. • Last is
