Martial arts students and practitioners who have trained in grappling and throwing know the importance of wearing a durable training uniform. If you intend to train in Ninjutsu, the Shinobi Shozoku (traditional Ninjutsu uniform) must be able to resist wear and tear because of the tugging, rolling and throwing within a training session.

Ninja Uniform with Secret Pockets

Piranha Gear’s traditional ninja uniform comes highly recommended as it is made to last. Unlike most uniforms (including my old martial arts uniform), there are secret pockets at the top of the left sleeve and at the front. This makes it convenient to store a few essentials (i.e. locker key, small wallet); not that you should leave many items in your pockets while training though.

Safe and Durable for Martial Arts & Parkour

On safety, elastic sleeves and velcro closures prevent dangling threads or cloth from being caught on hooks or nails; this safety feature and its durability also makes the Shinobi Shozoku a suitable uniform for parkour. And since this is a traditional Ninjutsu uniform, it comes with a proper hood and mask.

Let me emphasize that the Piranha Gear Ninja Uniform is a traditional Ninjutsu uniform meant for training. If you are looking for a non-training ninja costume for Halloween, there are many cheap alternatives.

If you’ve decided to train in Ninjutsu, the Piranha Gear ninja uniform is highly recommended for you.  Please look at the reviews and decide for yourself if it is suitable for your training needs.

Shinobi Traditional Uniform

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Before getting started on Parkour training, it’s advisable to have a good pair of shoes. The ideal Parkour shoes should be light in weight, durable, have adequate cushioning, and provide good traction on a variety of surfaces.

The general rule to keep in mind is that the shoes should allow you to move as freely as you can, just like being bare-footed.

Light in weight

Shoes that are light-weight help when you’re doing precision jumps and leaps. The shoes should feel ‘weightless’, to allow your body to move naturally.

Durable

It is important for your pair of shoes to cope with the demands of Parkour. They must not rip or tear easily during training. Be especially concerned with the soles. Instead of having glued on components, the soles should be in one-piece.

Adequate Cushioning

Adequate cushioning protects the joints and shock. However, be wary of too much cushioning. This can cause you to develop poor parkour techniques and encourage you to take unrealistic drops just because of the protection. Most traceurs recommend that Parkour shoes should be as close to feeling barefoot as possible because this allows you to be more sensitive to feeling your techniques (e.g. landing).

Good Traction

Traction and grip on surfaces is an important factor in choosing parkour shoes. Good grip allows you to move better and train with more confidence (as it eliminates the risk of slipping on most surfaces).

Recommendations for shoes

Vibram FiveFingers KSO (for men / for women)

The Vibram FiveFingers shoes, are the best in terms of giving a natural bare-footed-feel of movement, which is an important factor to improve Parkour techniques. The soles are durable and have fair grip. The cushioning is minimal. We recommend Vibram FiveFingers to traceurs who want the most natural feel when doing Parkour. Click the links above to find out more about Vibram Five Fingers KSO.

Inov-8 Men’s F-Lite 320PK Trail Running Shoe

Inov-8 Men’s F-Lite Shoes (Inov-8 unisex) are designed to complement the human body’s biomechanics. It has midsole cushioning. Performance-wise, these are a good pair of parkour shoes in the overall factors. We recommend Inov-8 for beginner traceurs. Check out the links to find out more about Inov-8’s range of shoes.

K-Swiss® Ariake

K-Swiss Ariake Stability Running Shoes are designed for parkour training. They are well-known for the quality in traction, light weight and cushioning. However, some traceurs complain that the thick cushioning may compromise a traceur’s Parkour techniques. We recommend K-Swiss if the traceur has joint problems and needs the excess cushioning.

Go to W.O.N.’s store to search for Parkour shoes.

Logen L.

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