Judogis

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A traditional uniform worn in martial arts, particularly judo, characterized by its durability and loose fit for ease of movement
2. A type of attire specifically designed for practitioners of judo, made to withstand rigorous training and grappling
3. Garments utilized in judo that consist of a top and pants, providing flexibility and comfort during combat practice

Etymology: "Judogis" is the plural of "judogi," the loose cotton jacket-and-trousers outfit worn for judo practice. The singular is a Japanese compound, 柔道着 (jūdōgi): "jūdō" (柔道, "the gentle way," the name of the martial art) combined with "gi" (着, "clothing" or "garment"). English took the whole compound over intact, so the form you see is simply the Japanese word with its parts still visible. The art's name itself carries the idea. "Jū" means soft, yielding or pliant, and "dō" means way or path, a term that also appears in other Japanese martial arts. The philosophy behind the name is that a smaller opponent can defeat a stronger one by yielding and redirecting force rather than meeting it head on. The garment takes its name from the discipline it serves, so a judogi is literally a "gentle way" garment.

Synonyms: judo uniforms, judo clothes, martial arts uniforms, gi, training attire