Tie

When I started doing stand-up, I experimented with wearing a bow tie to set myself apart. Then I realized, when conducting science demonstrations onstage, that bow ties are more practical than straight ties because they don’t get caught in the Bunsen burner. So the bow tie became my thing. Why do scientists wear bow ties? […]

The cravat is widely considered the fore father of the modern necktie, so it’s fitting that one of our nation’s founding fathers wore one so well. What did George Washington wear around his neck? Gorget. George Washington wore this gorget, a symbolic remnant of a suit of armor, around his throat as part of the […]

Fiberglass laminated longbows and recurves only need to be unstrung if you don’t plan to shoot them for an extended period of time or expect to take a trip with them in a hot car. All-wooden laminated bows and selfbows need to be unstrung when you’re done shooting to prevent the limbs from retaining the […]

Upshot. Tip − Top end of the bow, differentiated from arrow point. Upshot − The archery contest’s last shot. Vane − The fin of an arrow that stabilises the motion. What is end in archery? end (practice) – A round of arrows shot during an archery event (rarely more than six) English longbow (equipment) – […]

Here are several ways to wear a halter dress: Go Braless: Sticky Tape Is Second Best: Wear Stick-On Bras: Sew-In Bra: Try a Statement Bra: Go For Delicate Bralettes: Try a Lacy Bandeau: Wear a Shirt Underneath: What do you wear with a halter dress? A Strapless bra is a great choice for a Halter […]

In Hung Méi Kung Fu (洪眉功夫), sashes are worn to indicate the level of skill and knowledge a practitioner has assimilated. When a new student demonstrates his dedication to the training and an understanding of our history and culture, he is awarded a red sash. What are the sash colors of kung fu? Kung Fu […]

Sensei in karate is a name attributed to a karate instructor or teacher. Sensei is originally a Japanese word that means ‘born before. ‘ But in the context of karate, it means a teacher since a teacher precedes his or her students in terms of experience. What do you call a dojo leader? The leader […]

Godan and above is considered as the senior ranks at which sensei can be addressed as Shihan. However it would not be considered impolite or rude if you address a senior instructor as sensei even if he is 8th or 9th dan. There is one exception to the above rule. There is a bestowed title […]

It resembles the more formal kimono, except the overall length is shorter and the sleeves are not as wide. The uwagi Is usually named based on the art that the practitioner is practicing, taking the form iaidogi, kendogi, karategi, judogi, etc.; it is also often times simply called a gi. What are iaido swords called? […]

As expected, men’s belts go from right to left with the end of the belt going through the buckle and ending up on the left side of the fly or zipper. How far should a belt stick out? HOW SHOULD THE BELT LOOK ONCE IT’S FASTENED. Once it’s fastened, the belt should always have to […]

First place your chin in the inner cushion, then push your forehead against the upper internal cushion. Use both hands to guide the Himo below the back of your head. 3. Pull the Mend firmly at both ends and fasten it with knots and a bow. How do you wear kendo Kote? Balance is important, […]

Introduction: The uniform used in Kendo is made up of two parts, a coat-like top (“keiko- gi” or often abbreviated to “gi”) and a skirt like divided pants called a “hakama”. Several other martial arts (iaido, aikido, judo, kyudo) use similar uniforms or similar parts of the uniform as kendo. What do you wear to […]

Belt keepers wrap around the duty belt and trouser belt, ensuring that the belt stays in place, even when the officer is taking something from the belt or engaging in an altercation with a suspect. How many belt keepers do you need? 4 keepersYour duty belt is secured to your inner belt with keepers. Generally […]

There are eight belts in Taekwondo, the first being white, which you receive when you commence training. The following belts are yellow, blue, red, red/black, Cho Dan Bo, black/white and black belt. On each of the colour belts you wear stripes indicating your level of attainment on that belt. What is the highest belt in […]

The dan (段) ranking system is used by many Japanese, Okinawan, Korean, and other martial art organizations to indicate the level of a person’s ability within a given system. Used as a ranking system to quantify skill level in a specific domain, it was originally used at a Go school during the Edo period. How […]

How to properly wear your martial arts belt: The belt sits on your hips, below the waistband of your pants. The belt goes around your waist and hangs down to the front, with both sides being an even length. What size karate belt should I get? Getting the Right Size In order to get the […]

A sash is a large and usually colorful ribbon or band of material worn around the body, either draping from one shoulder to the opposing hip and back up, or else running around the waist. The sash around the waist may be worn in daily attire, but the sash from shoulder to hip is worn […]

If you’re interested in learning more balanced, full-body moves, karate might be a better choice. For those interested in learning fast and more elaborate kicking moves, taekwondo is the better option. A good way to find out which martial arts style is best for you is to try taking beginner classes in both disciplines. What […]

How to make belt loops Fold your strip in half lengthwise and press. Fold the long raw edges in to the center fold and press. Fold in half again lengthwise, and press the original center fold again. Stitch close to the edge of both long sides of the strip. Cut into 5 loops, each 3 […]

Loop. 3. Loop: The loop of a belt is where the end of the belt or “tongue” slides in after tightening/loosening to hold the belt (mostly) flush against itself. What are parts of a belt called? The buckle essentially consists of four main components: the frame, chape, bar, and prong. What do you call the […]