Karate gi (空手着 or 空手衣), also called keikogi aka dogi, is the formal Japanese moniker for the traditional uniform used for Karate kumite or practice and karate tournaments. A Karategi is similar to a judogi (柔道着 or 柔道衣, Judo uniform ) as it shares a common origin. The material and cut of the uniform is generally much lighter and looser fitting. The biggest of Karategi is only 0.5 kg (16 oz) compared to some judogi at 1 kg (35 oz). Because of the nature of Karate training