Author:
Corey Minatani
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Date Posted: 01:10:02 01/12/04 Mon
ok, bottom line. If you want the skills, do what they say! Who cares if you're wearing the gi in reality or not! Understand though, ARMY BDU's and white shirts with ties represent gi formations, the gi, like a shirt with a collar, can be choked. Same goes with a BDU.
I think a lot of beginners need to quit bitching and start training. Maybe after you get 15 years, then you can demand not to wear a gi, until then, shut the f*** up!
Training is only TRAINING! If you want to go learn to fight, find the biggest mother you can in the rattiest ass biker joint and pick a fight! No, seriously. If you survive, you get experience. Oh, not that much of a barney bad-ass, then do what your instructor tells you. Until your the man, wear the gi. I'm a 5th Dan in karate, 3rd Dan Modern Arnis, and instructor in Aiki. I'll wear my gi and I will play with anyone! Remember, Royce Gracie used a gi and one, what the first 4 UFC's. Look at history and the context.
I think Geo is right, but not for formal, traditional or whatever. Its that the gi is stronger than my t shirt and jeans, and will simply last longer for training. Simple. Also, if you're going to truly conceal weapons, e.g. DTL, clipit, etc., you need to be comfortable in clothes that would resemble such like a gi, long sleeves, loose pants. I can think of Jim Keating who always wore long sleeves. Last time I saw him, he was in coveralls. Just a multi-purpose gi, with lots of pockets to hide weapons, think about it. Loose pants, to run away if necessary.
Corey Minatani
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