Hi guys and welcome back!
It's Julie again for a new topic today, Aikido Hakama!
Seido offers seven models
differing in fabric or finish so there's
for sure one that suits your taste and practice.
Today I'll talk about our two
most popular models,
the Tetron Tradition and the Tetron Keiko
or "training" in English.
Both are made from the same kind of Tetron fabric
but one features a very traditional and one a
more practical finish for daily practice.
As in this video I explain in detail the
different finishes, if you are
considering buying a Hakama, no matter
what kind of model, you should definitely
watch till the end!
First let's talk about the fabric of these two models
Tetron describes a high-tech Japan-made
polyester-rayon blend.
Lighter than the thick cotton used for other models but
still heavier than some light materials
found on the market.
In short you could call it "standard weight".
Tetron is by far the most common fabric for Budo Hakama,
covering more than 80% of the production.
The Tetron fabric is the
best at holding the pleats, even after
years of Suwariwaza.
It's easy-care and the color doesn't fade.
What's its downside ?
The color of the fabric is dull,
there's no special aspect to it and it
looks a bit flat, so some practitioners
might prefer a different fabric for demonstrations,
but Tetron is definitely
the fabric to go to for regular training.
The first model is called
"Tetron Aikido Hakama - Tradition".
It's manufactured by
the last traditional Hakama workshop in
Japan that still makes a partially
hand-sewn finish.
It features an Aikido
cut with a straight bottom line and a
front part that is cut high enough so
you can tuck it in the belt.
Depending on the size, the back straps are up to 200cm,
the front straps up to 420cm long -
a bit longer than what is common on the market.
These straps feature a width of 3.5cm,
a thin cotton core and 7 lines of
stitchings to give it some extra rigidity.
The pleats are traditionally ironed, and
the lateral vents are reinforced with
extra machine stitchings
The koshiita, the backplate, is made from flexible
rubber and is safe for any kind of Ukemi.
But what is really special about this
model is its finish: the seams framing
the lateral vents at the front, and the
part enclosing the backplate are
partially hand-sewn by the artisans.
This results in a top elaborate Hakama
version, available in black, navy blue and
even white.
However, there's one negative aspect.
The hand stitchings are less
durable compared to machine seams and
you might have to grab a needle and
thread to do some mending after a few
months of practice.
It's not a big deal,
but it has to be done and is part of
taking care of your equipment.
This model can be customized,
even fully custom made,
but we'll keep that for another video.
Now, you might say that "owning a
nice-looking Hakama is great, but I just
need something for my everyday practice"!
Exactly for people like you (and us by the way)
we've created the model
"Tetron Keiko Training" Hakama, that has all
extras to make it more durable and practical.
We were actually so convinced
by the result that we've all adopted it
for regular practice.
It overall looks similar to the other model, but features
some nice extras and modifications that
really make the difference.
The front part with the strap is cut slightly higher
than on the traditional model, lifting
the front part less when tucking it into
the belt, resulting in a better look.
To get a good hold when tying it, we wanted
the straps to be a bit wider and softer,
to be specific 4.2cm,
with a core made from the same Tetron fabric.
We also wanted pleats
that wear out less fast, and the
solution that convinced us was to use an
industrial press instead of an iron.
This results in pleats that are, even
after washing, well preserved.
The traditional Tetron Hakama is reinforced
with extra stitches, but this Tetron
Keiko Training Hakama features lateral
vents reinforced with an extra piece of cloth.
For convenience we've added two
"hanger" loops on the front and back to
make it easier to hang it up after
practice or laundering.
And now the best part,
the super comfortable backplate.
Until we made this model, all Seido
Aikido Hakama were made with a rubber
backplate, and we wanted to see if we
could improve this.
We came up with a
rather stiff but thin piece of synthetic
leather on which we've added a piece of foam material.
It feels like a comfy
bumper on your back when taking Ukemi,
and that's the main reason why we've all
switched to this model at Seido.
Unlike the rubber plate, this type of backplate
can be pierced without damaging it, so
the fabric is sewn off by machine
directly with the koshiita.
Thanks to the reinforced stitchings, you won't have
to do any maintenance on this part.
It's available in black and navy blue, and to
cut a long story short, but I think
you've already got it : that's the model
we recommend for daily practice.
Now let's talk about the Hakama's color.
The tint of the black and navy vary
because we're not using the identical
fabric for both models.
Besides, for the
traditional version, our workshop works
with a traditional dyeing workshop and
the Navy color varies depending on the fabric batch.
So here are different tints
of black and navy that you may see on
our Tetron Tradition model, and here are
some tints you may see on the Keiko Training model.
Did you figure out which Hakama is for you?
Now you're probably considering an embroidery.
The standard position is on the right hip - and that's
what we offer for both models, and you
can of course choose from a wide range
of embroidery colors and fonts.
it is also possible to embroider on the inside
or outside of the Koshiita, but that's a
special customization because the Koshiita
fabric needs to be embroidered
before the Hakama itself is sewn.
There's quite a long production time, and since
we don't offer "custom-made"
for the Tetron Keiko Training
version, it's only available on the
Tetron Tradition model.
For more information on embroideries we recommend
checking out both our embroidery
workshop video, and a detailed article on our blog.
Ok that's it! I hope you have a
clearer idea of which Hakama you need now!
Stay tuned for the next videos in which
we'll talk about traditional Aizome dyed
cotton Hakama, cashmere-like polyester
shiny Hakama and more.
In the meantime, feel free to comment on the video if you
have any question, and if you think our
advice may help your Aikido friends, feel free to share !
See you next time!
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