NidaninNJ Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I have done some beach trainning resently and the salt water is starting to wear my belt witch im not worred about but will it destroy my gi in the long run ?Yes, the salt water is bad for your belt and uniform. Next time you train at the beach make sure you soak everything in water right away after. Then wash the uniform and at least rinse the belt a second time - I know some people don't like to wash the belt for some reason.Some people were talking about this on Karate Underground. Check these out.http://www.karatethejapaneseway.com/karate_underground/viewtopic.php?t=4036http://www.karatethejapaneseway.com/karate_underground/viewtopic.php?t=3546What point is there in washing your belt, it is temporary for most people. And for some people it is disrespectful to wash your belt. I dont wash my belt, but then again, whats the point?Ummm...how about having a clean belt? or one that doesn't fall apart? The non-black belts may be considered temporary. But I think most people consider their black belts more permanent. If somebody wants to hold onto something for a long time, they need to take care of that something, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmorOfGod Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 It would, but wouldn't the experience of beach training be so incredible and memorable?Buy a cheap gi and wear it just for the beach.AoG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurvingiel Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Good suggestion AoG. Whenever I train on the beach, I just wear athletic clothes (but no shoes) instead of a gi. Ask your sensei if you can do that. Kata is like a good stir-fry: preparation and timing are everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Betty Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 You could just, you know, not wear a gi at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NidaninNJ Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 You could just, you know, not wear a gi at the beach. Unless your whole dojo is there and everyone else is wearing a gi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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