Cross training and gi's.

[Brady]

I have been training in Shorin-ryu for several years, and (with my sensei's ok) I will be starting to train in traditional jujutsu at another dojo. I wear my Federation patches (2) on my gi, and i am not really interested in getting another. Do i need to remove my AOSKKF patches to train in the new dojo?

Brady

[bushido_man96]

Yeah, you may have to. In the end, you may have to wind up getting another gi, because each probably has its own set of patches and other criteria. You don't have to spend a lot on a new gi right away, either. Get a middle or lightweight gi to start with, and then save money along the way for a nicer one.

[Zorbasan]

i wouldnt recomend wearing a karate gi for jiu jitsu anyway, you will probably find it gets ripped to shreds.

you probably want to get a good JJ gi that is designed for the grappling

[pittbullJudoka]

You'll definately had to atleast get a judo top or your current gi top will be smoked in a matter of a couple throws. Plus when you start learning chokes the thicker lapel of the judo gi won't cut into your neck as bad. Plus the thicker lapel doesn't put you at the rick of colasped veins and arteries from chokes.

[marie curie]

Yeh, for Jiu Jitsu, you will need a Jiu Jitsu or Judo (sometimes a few bucks cheaper) top, here are some :

http://www.martialartssupplies.com/judoaikido.html

http://www.judogis.com/

http://www.karatedepot.com/judogi.html

http://www.judoinfo.com/gi.htm

http://www.brazilianfightwear.com/store/stores_app/store.asp?Store_Id=117&page_id=5

http://www.jiujitsugi.com/

http://www.nhbgear.com/Jiu-Jitsu-Gis-c-5.html

And if your Shorin Ryu gi is actually a judo/jiujitsu gi, then, yeh, they'll probably want you to take the patches off.

[nago]

I would say never take something from one dojo into another. It is disrespectful. At least where I am. Just my opinion.

[bushido_man96]

I would say never take something from one dojo into another. It is disrespectful. At least where I am. Just my opinion.

If it is loaded with patches and school identifications, then I would agree with you. However, if you have a plain white gi, then I don't think it would be a big deal.

[NightOwl]

I would say never take something from one dojo into another. It is disrespectful. At least where I am. Just my opinion.

If it is loaded with patches and school identifications, then I would agree with you. However, if you have a plain white gi, then I don't think it would be a big deal.

yeah- although for jujitsu you pretty much have to switch to the grappling gis if you want to avoid going through a new one every other day

[bushido_man96]

I think you are right there.

[Isshinryufanatic]

I'd at least get a new top. A either judo or ju-jitsu top (said to death by now, lol). Lucky the only patches I have are the Mizu-Gami and the Okinawa patch so it usually isn't a problem but some other dojos might have problems with association patches.