Why wear a colored gi in martial arts?

The most preferred color for a gi is white, followed by black and blue colors. However, other colors like red or pink may also be worn. Pacific Sports offers high-quality gi in white, black, blue, and with red or pink trim, to practitioners of Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, BJJ, and Jiu-Jitsu, from all over the world.

Pacific Sports Gi (Martial Arts Uniform)

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  • Consists of jacket and pants (no belt)
  • 100% cotton canvas or poly-cotton
  • Jacket is cut generously through the shoulders and chest to allow for a full range of movement
  • Pants have full gusset to allow room for deep stretches and high kicks without pulling at the seams
  • Elasticated waist in the pants means they fit comfortably and with a narrow internal drawstring it can be adjusted to fit your waist size for a secure fit
  • Heavy-duty double stitching at the seams
  • Pre-shrunk gi has minimal shrinkage over time
  • Non pre-shrunk gi has shrinkage allowance so you can buy your regular size
  • Hard-wearing, durable and comfortable
  • Excellent quality at a sensible price
  • Sizes Available: Please see product page
  • Please see the size chart for your size

Wearing a colored gi in martial arts can serve several purposes. Some are listed below.

Rank and Experience Level

Different colors can indicate a practitioner’s rank or level of experience. Colored gi uniforms can make it easy to identify the skill levels of practitioners at a glance.

Tradition and Style

Different martial arts styles may have their own traditions regarding gi colors. Some schools may use specific colors to adhere to cultural or historical practices.

Team Identification

In competitions and team settings, colored gi uniforms can help distinguish between different teams or schools. This makes it easier for referees, judges, and spectators to identify competitors.

Personal Preference and Expression

Some practitioners simply enjoy wearing gi uniforms in different colors as a form of personal expression. It can add a bit of individuality and flair to their training attire.

Instructor Differentiation

In some martial arts schools, instructors may wear a specific color to distinguish themselves from students. This helps students easily identify who the instructors are during training sessions.

Regardless of the color, the most important aspect of wearing a gi is to respect the traditions and values of the martial art you’re practicing. Always ask your instructor regarding which color of gi should you wear.

Pacific Sports Gi Size Charts

Size chart
Canvas and cotton Gi Sizes

Generally, you would have a white color gi, but you may be allowed to pair the white jacket with a black pant. In such a case, instead of buying a complete black gi, you can simply buy the black pants. Pacific Sports offers high-quality pants in white or black colors, which you can easily purchase individually as per your size.

Pacific Sports Gi Pants

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  • Only pant
  • No jacket
  • For Taekwondo/ Karate/ Jiu Jitsu/ BJJ/ Judo
  • Canvas/ cotton/ poly-cotton fabric
  • Fabric weight from 8oz to 16oz
  • Traditional cut provides plenty of room to stretch and move
  • Elasticated waistband with inner drawstring for extra adjustment
  • Gusseted crotch with reinforced stitching
  • Available in White or Black colour
  • Excellent for exercising at home or just wearing around the house
  • Please see the product page for your size and its availability

Gi pants are available in white and black colours, in fabric weights from 8oz to 16oz. They are available in canvas, cotton or poly-cotton fabrics.

The Gi pants are designed to facilitate kicking and so they feature a traditional cut with ample space to easily perform any type of kick.

The crotch is gusseted with reinforced stitching that prevents pulling and tearing while executing high kicks.

An elasticated waistband secures the pants at the waist, while an inner drawstring helps in adjusting a perfect fit.

Pacific Sports quality

All products sold at Pacific Sports undergo rigorous testing. Numerous gyms and martial arts schools of Australia and the world, rely on the Pacific Sports quality for tough and long-lasting products, which includes uniforms, jackets, pants, belts, shoes, rash guards, compression wear, protective wear and training gear. Additionally, products offered on sale carry this same high quality but with drastically reduced prices. Moreover, if the monthly newsletter is subscribed, then an additional 10% discount is also offered.


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