rabid hamster Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Okay.. Here's a question. Does everyone/anyone in here hate wearing those ugly white uniforms? I know it's tradition and all, but I HATE it! It looks bad on Everyone Plus, it makes me look fatter then I am... So, who here hates wearing them? It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeaF Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I don't hate it, I look pretty good it in and I like the fact that it makes me look bigger because well lets just say I am not the most intimadating person out there. I suppose when I first started I didn't like the idea of a uniform but now I have no problem with it. I have participated in a few special classes where we had to wear street clothes (to make the self defenses more pratical) and it felt really really weird. the only problem I have with my white gi is that I have to wash it every second day because it gets completely filthy with sweat, the blood and sweat stains really stand out on a white gi Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I think white looks good but I make my students order black ONLY because they don't show dirt and last longer for that reason. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Yak Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I love having a dirty sweaty bloody white gi. It shows all the work i've done The Yak"Patience is the key to understanding""The man who is first is often last" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckdstudent Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I'm quite happy with mine. Its very comfortable, and easy to train in. And of course, I put a lot of work into gettign my blue instructor's do-bok. ---------Pil SungJimmy B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taikudo-ka Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I don't mind wearing a dogi. Actually I quite like it. Also it's better than wrecking my street clothes, which are generally more expensive than a cheap/normal gi. Nothing would make me look fat. I still keep my inverted triangle torso with the gi on. I wouldn't mind a slightly longer top though. I can see that the more expensive gis would be better fit and more comfortable. KarateForums.com - Sempai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kensai Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I love my white Gi, when nicely starched and ironed with love, it looks great! Aside from that the white Gi looks so cool with the black Hakama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICE Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Well i think that even if you dont like the way your dogi\gi\tunick\uniform whatever you would like to call it, no mater what it looks like fells like etc you should still wear it with pride and respect what it stands for oh and by the way i like have two custom made uniforms one white and one blue and i like them both. Pain is just an excuse to stop made by your mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three60roundhouse Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 [color=indigo]I like the white uniform for tae kwon do, except for the frequent washing. It shows blood/sweat a little too much. In BJJ, I wear a gold weave Atama in blue, it looks really cool Some of my training partners are jealous...[/color] 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I agree with 360. I like the Tae Kwon Do dobak, because of the Pull-over top (most girls do, so they don't end up "flashing" someone if their top came open ) The only thing I don't like is my school's choice of brands. My school uses centery uniforms, and mine shrank. I look like a dork with short pants and sleeves. So I where my old dobak pants (from my old school uniform) and roll up the sleeves. I ordered a more expensive one through the school. It might be more expensive, but I heard they last, so it'll be worth it. I also have the traditional dobak from my TSD training. Also white. That one is a Pro Force brand. They are nice, as far as washing. You can chuck them in the wash and dryer, and they don't wrinkle As far as getting them dirty, if ya don't get dirty during training (sweet, dirt, ect) you're not training hard enough Besides, that's why washers were invented Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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