The judo kimono is the essential tool for practicing this martial art. Find out the names of the parts of the kimono so you can keep up to date on and off the tatami!
The judogi jacket (Uwagi)
The jacket is the most symbolic element, and the one you see first on a judoka. It’s the most important part of the outfit. There are numerous ranges of judo kimonos, where the jacket varies in composition, weight and weave. This is the part that is seized during oppositions.
Here are the most important parts of the kimono for the judogi jacket:
–EriThe collar, which is the central part of the kimono, is a thicker lining used to keep control of the opponent or perform any type of attack.
–Sodethe sleeve, the other part usually grasped and used to perform various techniques
–SodeguchiSodeguchi, the opening of the sleeve, is an important place to unbalance your opponent and keep control of your hand.
–WakiThe armpit is reinforced for the judoka’s comfort.
–KoshiMany hip techniques are used in judo, and it’s an essential part of the judogi.
Judogi pants (Zubon)
Another central part of judogis is the pants. While it is forbidden to grab your opponent’s pants during Tachi waza (standing work), it is permitted to grab your opponent’s pants on the ground.
Pants, like jackets, must be comfortable and allow good freedom of movement, while being reinforced in strategic places to cushion falls. When we think of a judo kimono, we think mainly of the jacket ( uwagi ), but the pants are also part of the judoka’s traditional outfit.
Find out the names of the parts of the judo kimono at trouser level:
–Ashiwhich corresponds to the leg, the body limb that allows many techniques to be performed.
–HizaSome techniques, such as Hiza guruma, take their name from this part of the body.
–MataOne of judo’s most famous holds, Uchi mata comes from the name of this part of the body/pants.
–Ashikubi, the ankle, central body part in rotation, movement and execution of many movements.
The names of the parts of the judo kimono allow you to understand in greater detail the origin of the names of certain judo techniques that may seem difficult to grasp.
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