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parkerlineage
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:09 pm    Post subject: Is there a proper name for a kung fu uniform? Reply with quote

I know my karate uniform is called a gi. Is there a specific name for the kung fu uniform (jacket, pants, sash)?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im intrested in this thread now, I went on a google search for a name for the "Kung Fu Uniform"

Theres nothing about it at all, its just reffered to as the "Kung Fu Uniform" in all contexts I read.

I have my suspicion that it hasnt been given a name like the "Karate Uniform" is called a Gi/Kaikogi
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WudangDragon
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im actually ashamed to say I can't bring a name for a Kung Fu Uniform to mind. . . . .

I dont think it has a chinese name. . . .
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is no such thing as a kung fu uniform. The thing you are sometimes asked to wear in a chinese martial arts class is a modern reproduction of old chinese clothing and as such, there is no name for that. It was just normal everyday clothing.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i did not know that...
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Interesting, but makes sense.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, it does. Thank you all very much. Very interesting...
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I also asked my girl friend she said no, they practice with their normal clothesing.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Which is exactly why I'm always a little bit suspicious of Kung Fu schools insisting that you buy the baggy black trousers and insisting you wear a white t-shirt. In Hong Kong, I trained in shorts and what-ever t-shirt I was wearing that day.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Japanese = Gi = Kimono
Chinese = Xunlian Fu
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