I've only just started karate (a week ago) and as such i don't have a gi, but i can't see that being a problem as the martial arts room where it is held is quite large with nice air conditioning, i'd be more worried about cold feet on the floor The instructor basically said "don't bother getting a gi yet until you're sure you like it" I'm kinda goth/rocker so i'm tempted to go for a black gi if its not against any rules etc. (I just like wearing black, white is so distracting, i don't "see" the black out of the bottom of my eyes.) Edit: BTW - First post, hi everybody.