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[[Image:Judo newaza.jpg|thumb|200px|These two judo practitioners are wearing judogi]]

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'''Judogi''' (&#26580;&#36947;&#30528; or &#26580;&#36947;&#34915;) is the formal [[Japanese language|Japanese]] name for the traditional uniform used for [[Judo]] practice and competition. As with most Japanese martial arts uniforms it is actually derived from traditional articles of clothing suitable for work. Most likely [[Jigoro Kano]] derived the original judogi from the [[kimono]] and other Japanese undergarments around the turn of the 20th century. A judogi is comprised of two parts usually cut from different styles of fabric, a very heavy ''uwagi'' or jacket and a lighter canvas style ''zubon'' or pants. Though similar to the shorter styles of kimono, a uwagi will invariably be made from [[cotton]] or a cotton blend and be of a very heavy weight fabric. All but the cheapest and most lightweight uwagi are cut from a heavy canvas style cloth, similar to, but much more tightly woven than terrycloth, and more expensive competition and hand-made judogi will often weigh several kilograms when finished. The zubon or pants are generally cut in a similar manner to [[Karate]] but nothing like [[Aikido]] zubon. Due to the nature of Judo practice they commonly have heavier stitching and double layer kneepatches to provide durability.

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==External links==

* [http://www.judophotos.com/new_judogi_rules.htm]*[[ IJF Judogi Rules]]

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