Martial Arts Supplies

By Joe Sayles, Jr.

In this post I will discuss uniforms that are popular choices for the summer months.

In my taekwon-do studios and clubs, I have always allowed students to have a “summer uniform.”  In my studios, this meant that students could wear our taekwon-do school t-shirt rather than their traditional uniform jacket when they attended class during the summer months.  In fact, we currently implement a Memorial Day to Labor Day time policy where students can wear their t-shirts as a summer practice uniform.  I should als0 share however, that the students must wear their full uniform to any official studio function such as testing or seminars.  Anyway, parents have always liked the idea because the t-shirt was basically a back up uniform.  It was also affordable.  This practice has prompted me to share this and suggest uniforms that might fill this need for you.

As an instuctor I normally wear 12 oz. karate uniforms and 14 oz karate uniforms.  However, in the summer months, I often mix in an 8.5 oz karate gi jacket. My favorite is the Bold Look 8.5 oz. Super Middleweight White Karate Gi Jacket.  This is an inexpensive yet great quality karate gi jacket that is still lighter than the karate jackets I normally wear.  So, I was thinking, may your studio doesn’t allow t-shirts, but they allow you to wear lightweight uniforms.  So here is my list of 5 Great Summer Martial Arts Uniforms and the reasons I have suggested them starting. They are not numbered in any particular order.

1a) Bold Look Kung Fu Sleeveless Top White w/ Black Laces

This is one of several sleeveless Kung Fu Tops that we sell.  We have several colors to choose from although at the time of this post, we didn’t have all of the available options listed online. We suggest this top simply because it is a sleeveless vest that will keep you cooler.

1b) Bold Look Kung Fu Uniform Black w/ Black Frogs

If you are not allowed to wear a sleeveless vest, then we suggest the Bold Look Kung Fu Uniform Black w/ Black Frogs because it is our least expensive Kung Fu gi.  Although black is not the best color to wear in summer months, we expect most of you will be practicing indoors.

2) Bold Look Single Weave White Judo Gi Uniform

For the Judo practioner, we suggest the Bold Look Single Weave White Judo Gi Uniform.  This is one of our lowest priced judo gis. As a single weave judo gi, it is lighter than a double weave, but it is still durable enough to stand up to the rigors of regular judo practice.

3) Bold Look Valente 8.5 oz. Jiu-Jitsu Gi Uniform

For the BJJ or jiu-jitsu stylist, we suggest the Bold Look Valente 8.5 oz. Jiu-Jitsu Gi Uniform.  This is our lowest priced Jiu-Jitsu Gi. This is the only BJJ gi that I know of made from 8.5 oz fabric. It is still very durable and popular with jiu-jitsu students and instructors for is low price, lightweight, and durability.

4) Bold Look 7.5 oz. V-Neck Middleweight Taekwondo Uniform-White

For Tae kwon do students, we suggest the Bold Look 7.5 oz. V-Neck Middleweight Taekwondo Uniform-White.  This is a light (middleweight), durable dobok that is low priced and great as both a primary or summer uniform.

5a) Bold Look 6 oz. Lightweight White Karate Gi Uniform

For Karate and all other martial artists who wear traditional karate gis, we suggest the Bold Look 6 oz. Lightweight White Karate Gi Uniform.  This uniform is very lightweight and economically priced.  However, it is slightly see-through. So for this reason, I also suggest that adults consider this next karate gi.

5b) Bold Look 7 oz. Middleweight White Karate Gi Uniform

And my last suggestion, is the Bold Look 7 oz. Middleweight White Karate Gi Uniform because it is light in weight, very economically priced, but unlike the 6 oz. uniform, it is not see through.

For more info on gis,  uniforms and other martial arts supplies please visit our online store.  All of these great uniforms can be found at www.mas4less.com.