The traditional uniform worn in martial arts, consisting of a jacket, pants, and belt. The gi provides durability for grappling and serves as a symbol of respect and tradition in the dojo.
From Japanese 'keikogi,' literally meaning 'training clothes,' shortened to 'gi' in common usage. The modern martial arts gi evolved from Japanese work clothing and was standardized by judo founder Jigoro Kano in the late 1800s.
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