Saturday, March 15, 2008

ARTICLE 8º - KIMONO

COMPETITORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE KIMONOS UNDER THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS

A-) Constructed of cotton or similar material and in good condition. The material may not be excessively thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent.

B-) Colors may be white or blue, no combined colors (white kimono with blue pants, etc.)

C-) The jacket is to be of sufficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front of the body.

D-) Belt width 4-5cm, with a color corresponding to rank tied around the waist tight enough to secure the kimono closed.

E-) Athletes are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos, sleeves that are not of proper length or with t-shirts underneath the kimono (except in the female divisions).

Competitors must abide by the hygiene and kimono specifications in order to compete.

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