Why its good to train out of uniform...

[bushido_man96]

Today, we had our kicking class, and it is generally an informal class. We were our uniform pants, but just a tee-shirt. After class, I had one of the junior students do their form. While she was doing it, I noticed that she has double-jointed elbows, and she was locking her arms completely upon completion of punches. I thought that this could be bad, so I showed her that she needed to tighten up her arm, and finish the punch before locking out her elbows, so that she doesn't hyperextend them.

With the uniform on, I would have never picked up on this. Just a thought I wanted to share.

[Shotokan-kez]

Good thing then Bushido you noticed it. At least now she can practise what you told her and not cause herself damage on her elbows.

[bushido_man96]

Good thing then Bushido you noticed it. At least now she can practise what you told her and not cause herself damage on her elbows.

I had her start practicing it right then and there. It makes her think, but in the long run, she will appreciate it.

[username8517]

Another good reason is because if you're ever have to defend yourself on the street, what are the odds you're going to be in your uniform to begin with?

[Havoc88]

Another good reason is because if you're ever have to defend yourself on the street, what are the odds you're going to be in your uniform to begin with?

Let's just say that you are a business man and walk in a 500 dollar suit every day. That would mean that you have the most chances to be fighting in a 500 dollar suit when you have to fight. Does this mean you have to train in a 500 dollar suit?

My oppinion is, although I have only trained for about a month now, is that the gi in my karate is there for the practical use in the class. It is wide and strong and doesn't get wet. When training in your daily clothes you're just going to mess them up.

But bm does have a good point though..

Tom

[Rick_72]

It is wide and strong and doesn't get wet. When training in your daily clothes you're just going to mess them up.

But bm does have a good point though..

Tom

The gi is just traditional work out clothes.

Hey mine gets wet!!!??

[Sohan]

I definitely feel it is a good idea to train in regular clothing, at least on occasion. I especially like to practice kicks in shoes, athletic or dress, since I would likely never find myself kicking someone while barefoot, unless I'm just coming out of the shower....

With respect,

Sohan

[username8517]

Let's just say that you are a business man and walk in a 500 dollar suit every day. That would mean that you have the most chances to be fighting in a 500 dollar suit when you have to fight. Does this mean you have to train in a 500 dollar suit?

My oppinion is, although I have only trained for about a month now, is that the gi in my karate is there for the practical use in the class. It is wide and strong and doesn't get wet. When training in your daily clothes you're just going to mess them up.

But bm does have a good point though..

Tom

I apologize if my point was confusing. I'll attempt to clarify here. What I mean is that your uniform is generally more loose (or restrictive depending on how you wear your uniform in to your regular attire) than your normal everyday clothes. Myself, for example, in order to maintain that business professional look I'm required to have I do have to wear a suit and tie to work every day. This outfit is much more restrictive than when I put on my gi. The point I was trying to make is that there may be occasions when you may have to use your skills when dressed in a suit & tie or in a coat. You should get to know what your moves are going to feel like when you're not wearing your uniform.

Now I'm in no way saying that since I wear a suit and tie to work everyday that I need to train in a suit and tie. I'm just saying that every now and then you should train in an outfit other than your uniform (maybe a half a dozen times a year or so). It doesn't even have to be a hard workout, either, just something to familiarize yourself with what you'll be experiencing. When I do, it's usually in jeans and a tee-shirt; not in my fully business attire. And most importantly, when I do this it's not in the dojo, but rather often in my backyard or at a friend's. The main point behind this is getting to know what it's like to attempt those kicks when you're wearing jeans or throwing punches when wearing a coat, and how you might need to compensate or adjust your moves accordingly.

Sorry for any confusion on the original post and hope this helps clear up my previous post.

[Shotokan-kez]

I definitely feel it is a good idea to train in regular clothing, at least on occasion. I especially like to practice kicks in shoes, athletic or dress, since I would likely never find myself kicking someone while barefoot, unless I'm just coming out of the shower....

With respect,

Sohan

Yeah i never thought of it like that I guess it is a good idea to practise kicking with your shoe's on.

[cathal]

I agree with that completely. It's very very difficult to convince my sensei to do that, but I haven't considered that point before. I'll mention it and see where it goes.