Ninjas are well known for their distinguished outfit called Shinobi shozoku.
When we think of a ninja we usually imagine a warrior silently stalking his enemy, wearing black ninja uniform, ninja boots and black mask on his face.
Such notion of ninja uniform is borrowed as a idea from the puppet handlers of bunraku theater. These puppet handler wore black outfit to simulate that puppets are moving on their own.
But in reality there is no strong evidence for such a costume. Ninjas were actually commonly dressed as civilians to infiltrate themselves more easily during the day. Ninja is a master of camouflage so, while they traveled, they changed their appearance and clothing to one that suited the situation. Ninja could be a monk, a merchant, a farmer or a medicine peddler.
During the night they would wear a mask and a uniform that would blend into the night.
Ninjas preferred dark navy blue color of their uniform because the black clothing stands out in the light of the moon. Ninja uniform also had to be light, comfortable, and suitable for stalking.
Through the few past decades ninjas were a common inspiration for a lot of martial arts, kung fu and action movies. That is especially notable for the 80s and 90s when a lot of popular ninja movies were filmed. With their popularity, demand for ninja gear and ninja uniform also surged. Today there are a lot of specialised stores and online web shops where you can purchase a ninja uniform.
Whether you need one for your training or as a costume, there are many ninja uniforms available online.
Here are a few of them that we would recommend, depending on your needs and your budget.
1) Piranha gear Ninja uniform
Piranha gear Ninja uniform
This is a high quality Ninja uniform for Ninjutsu practitioners. It is ideal for your training and not intended to be a costume. Made of 100% cotton and available in six different sizes.
The uniform “set” includes the jacket, pants, arm pieces, an inner mask, and an outer hood with a tie. The jacket sleeves have an elastic hem. The pants have a traditional drawstring waist, two sets of ties around the calf AND two sets of velcro tabs.
The jacket has the “secret” inner pocket on top of the left shoulder and a front pocket on the right (inside) waist of the jacket.
Price: $44.99 - $48.99 on Amazon.
Conclusion: If you are a serios ninjutsu practitioner this is a right choice for you. If you need a ninja costume and you can afford to pay a little higher for a quality costume you can wear over and over again then this is also the right choice for you.
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They recommend a Ninja Utility Belt with this uniform.
2) Black Ninja Uniform - Happy ninja
Black Ninja Uniform, XLarge
This is a 7 piece set, reproduction of a traditional Ninja outfit known as a Shinobi Shozoku.
Made of heavyweight 100% cotton for comfort and stealth. It includes:
1) special trousers with double waist ties plus additional ties at the knees and ankles to prevent noise and snags when sneaking around
2) jacket that covers the upper body and features a hidden shuriken pocket inside
3 and 4) two gauntlets that go over the sleeves of the jacket
5)The stretchy mask
6) The hood that goes over the head and is secured with the traditional ties
7) the traditional black ninja belt.
Price: $36.99
Conclusion: Moderate price. Can be used for training and also as a costume. Ideal choice for lighter training or a durable costume.
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3) Black Ninja Uniform - Tmas
Ninja Black Uniform
Authentic looking black cotton/poly blend with hood and a face mask. Available in six different sizes. It Includes jacket, pants, hood, mask, and arm guard.
Price: $25.95 - $27.75 on Amazon
Conclusion: Cheap. Not suitable for a serious training, but good choice if looking for just a ninja costume.
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