Apple uniform emoji 🥋
The martial arts uniform emoji 🥋 is the gi worn in martial arts like judo, karate and taekwondo. Here’s its meaning, common uses and how to copy it.
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What the martial arts uniform emoji means and how it’s used
The martial arts uniform emoji 🥋 is the standard symbol for the traditional martial arts uniform, also called a gi. It shows a white jacket and trousers with a coloured belt tied at the waist, representing the outfits worn in judo, karate, taekwondo and many other disciplines.
Most messages with 🥋 are about training sessions, belt gradings or competitions. A quick “Gi class tonight 🥋” tells friends what you are doing, while “Belt test on Saturday 🥋” signals a big moment in your martial arts journey.
The emoji also appears in conversations about discipline, self-defence and respect. After a tournament, someone might post “Took home silver 🥋🥈” with the 2nd place medal emoji, or pair it with trophy emoji for a win.
- Announcing a class, seminar or training camp
- Celebrating a belt promotion or grading
- Showing support for a friend at a tournament
- Talking about self-defence or martial arts films
- Marking a return to training after a break
Black belt emoji and the gi
There is no separate black belt emoji in the standard set, so 🥋 is the usual stand-in when people want to say “black belt” or refer to an advanced rank. The belt colour in the emoji varies by platform, but the uniform itself is instantly recognisable.
In Japanese, the training uniform is called a gi. Judo players wear a judogi, karateka wear a karategi, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners have a BJJ gi. All share the same wrap-around jacket and tied belt shown in the emoji.
For other combat sports, see boxing glove emoji, person fencing emoji, and people wrestling emoji.
Compare martial arts uniform with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| martial arts uniformU+1F94B | Represents judo, karate, taekwondo and similar disciplines | |
| soccer ballU+26BD | The ball used in football; often used for the sport itself | |
| basketballU+1F3C0 | The orange ball of basketball; can stand for the game or a match | |
| tennisU+1F3BE | A tennis ball; used for tennis or other racket sports | |
| baseballU+26BE | A baseball with red stitching; for baseball and softball |
Copy and type the 🥋 martial arts uniform emoji
To copy the martial arts uniform emoji, tap the copy button on this page to place 🥋 on your clipboard, then paste it anywhere. On a phone, you can also long-press the emoji in a message or note to select and copy.
Most emoji keyboards let you find it by typing “martial arts”, “uniform” or “gi”. For other shortcuts, see emoji keyboard shortcuts.
- Copy 🥋 from this page
- Paste into message or social media
- On phone, hold and copy
- On desktop, use keyboard shortcut
Uniform emoji vs other sports emoji
Unlike most sports emojis that show equipment like balls or sticks, the martial arts uniform emoji represents clothing. It stands for the practitioner and the practice itself, not just the game. That makes it suitable for personal milestones like belts and gradings.
Compare it with the soccer ball emoji or boxing glove emoji 🥊, as both depict gear tied to a sport. The uniform emoji is closer in spirit to the boxing glove, showing something worn by the athlete rather than a ball.
For a full list of sports symbols, see the sports emoji page.
Questions people ask
What does the martial arts uniform emoji mean?
It represents the traditional white gi worn in judo, karate, and other martial arts. It often signals training, discipline, or a recent belt achievement.
Is there a black belt emoji?
There is no separate black belt emoji in the standard set. The martial arts uniform emoji 🥋 is the closest symbol and is widely used to mean a black belt or martial arts in general.
What is a gi emoji?
A gi is the uniform worn in many Japanese martial arts. The emoji 🥋 shows a white gi with a belt, and it’s called the martial arts uniform emoji in the Unicode standard.
How do I type the martial arts uniform emoji?
On most phones, open the emoji keyboard and search for “martial arts” or “uniform”. On desktop, use the shortcut Ctrl+Cmd+Space on Mac or Win+; on Windows, then type “martial arts”.
Can I use the uniform emoji for taekwondo?
Yes, the uniform emoji applies to any martial art that uses a similar gi, including taekwondo, judo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and karate.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
