I notice a few American Shihan wearing very ornated gold and purple "uniforms". Could somebody explain to me what that is all about? I thought the basic black was the traditional ninjutsu uniform.
Well, it has been said that Kool Keith should be admired because he doesn't want to get intimate with someone if he doesn't get to wear his purple cape. :lool:
I notice a few American Shihan wearing very ornated gold and purple "uniforms". Could somebody explain to me what that is all about? I thought the basic black was the traditional ninjutsu uniform.
Actually if you go to their websites (Van Donk and Hayes), you can see the gold and yellow clothing. They look kinda strange. Perhaps it was part of some ritual. I don't ever remember seeing a photo of Mr Hatsumi wearing that.
Those are all part of traditional Yoroi (Samurai Armor) which were very ornate. The Jacket you see them wearing is called Jinbaori and was worn over the Yoroi.