What is that head band thing that George St. Pierre and The Karate Kid wear around their forehead?

Question

It's like a head band. You usually see them with the Japanese red circle on the forehead and you tie them at the back. What are those things called? and what are they for? is that the original sweat band?

Answer 1

a headband :)

Wasn't it something to do with the Kamikaze??? They used to put head bands on with the rising sun symbol.

Answer 2

I forgot but its something with the Japanese. But i would wear it, it looks f**king sick.  Its a symbol of something in Japanese.

Answer 3

thats what makes gsp so cool ..

watch the first rambo , hes got the same **** ,

Answer 4

...It's a head band...