Damashi, or in its more traditional spelling Damashii or Tamashii signifies the inherent soul or spirit that inhabits every living person. In Budo culture Damashii is often linked to the word Yamato, the old term for Japan as it refers to the historical values of the Samurai of Integrity, Honor, Courage, Loyalty, Honesty and Compassion.
We have therefore imagined a powerful warrior, wearing a simple garment that only partially covers his athletic body; the katana already swung, pointing down to the ground, the grip is firm, but we don’t know yet if this warrior will have the strength to raise it once more.
The doubts are there, but the majestic phoenix rising behind his shoulder is an omen, a manifestation of the samurai’s unrelenting spirit to rise and fight - we now know the samurai spirit will always prevail!
Every Half Sumo hand drawn Irezumi style drawing has been reproduced with high fidelity on moisture wicking poly-spandex blend, with premium perforated side panels for increased breath-ability and feel. All graphics are sublimated to insure all art details are properly reproduced with no fading whatsoever.
Premium fit and feel, fits true to size, if you are in general a size M, go ahead and order a size M.
NOTE: This listing is for the Men/Unisex sizing - For Female sizing just choose one size smaller than usual for a comparable Women's fit - The rashguards are made of a stretchy material, so the fit differences between men and women's cut are minimal compared to other products.