Hakama are traditional clothing in the Japanese martial arts
Hakama are traditionally worn in Japanese swordsmanship. Some schools do not wear them for daily training, but they are generally accepted for official occasions.
As the use of hakama seems relatively complicated at first glance and requires practice, you will find two very helpful videos on how to use hakama here.
Putting on and tying hakama
Short and precise video on how to put on and tie hakama correctly.
Hakama folding
Very good and understandable video about the correct folding of hakama.
