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The Hakama
A traditional garment worn by practitioners of Aikido and JuJitsu. In the art of JuJitsu, the instructors wear the
garment when teaching and during workouts, except for karate type workouts. The color of the Hakama may vary
according to the ceremony or type of activity.
There are seven pleats in the Hakama. These are defined as: Jin (benevolence), Gi (honor or justice), Rei
(courtesy and etiquette) , Chi (Wisdom and intelligence), Shin (sincerity), Chu (loyalty), and Koh (piety). We find
these qualities in the distinguished samurai of the past. Wearing it symbolizes traditions that have been passed
down to us from generation to generation.
garment when teaching and during workouts, except for karate type workouts. The color of the Hakama may vary
according to the ceremony or type of activity.
There are seven pleats in the Hakama. These are defined as: Jin (benevolence), Gi (honor or justice), Rei
(courtesy and etiquette) , Chi (Wisdom and intelligence), Shin (sincerity), Chu (loyalty), and Koh (piety). We find
these qualities in the distinguished samurai of the past. Wearing it symbolizes traditions that have been passed
down to us from generation to generation.
How to Fold the Hakama - Off-site link to the Kendo America website