Aikido hakama are baggy pants worn over a kimono, with split and undivided styles. Originally worn by samurai for horse riding, they are now mostly worn by martial arts practitioners. The seven folds on aikido hakama may represent Bushido virtues. Schools vary in allowing hakama, and they come in different styles and prices. Aikido hakama […]
Hakama is a traditional Japanese garment worn by men and women for formal occasions and activities such as martial arts. It can be styled as floor-length pants, a long skirt, or a long, pleated skirt and is tied at the waist with a specially designed waistband. The hakama dates back to Japan’s feudal era and […]
