Mr Heel Hook Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 I am sure that people have asked this many times before, but that doesn't help much since I am new. So, what do you think is the advantages are over the other? I personally prefer GI training rather then not to. But what do you guys think? "A deer admires a lion. But all the members of our family are lions. So it doesn't matter which lion I admire. " -Rener Gracie-
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 ya i think its important heres an article by armando basulto http://bjj.org/editorials/19990611-gi.html it argues both sides "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim"
Severe Matburn Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 You really shouldn't totally rely on ur Gi, coz there will be times where it will be to ur detriment juss liek there will be times where it will help you. I where a Gi sometimes but not really often, i du like ppl grabbin onto it. "razor elbows, killer knees, iron fists and monster kicks""Nice punch!!!, now let's see how well you punch with a broken arm"
monkeygirl Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 If we get into grappling/ground fighting, sometimes we'll take our gi tops off, because they can get torn in all the rolling around. We don't do ground fighting very often, though. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
Kyle-san Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 If we get into grappling/ground fighting, sometimes we'll take our gi tops off, because they can get torn in all the rolling around. I haven't seen a gi get torn unless it's a lightweight karate or TKD style gi.
Kensai Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 Kyle-San, monkeygirl does TKD, so thats why is probably rips.
KickChick Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 ... and I think she wears Century gi's too! Stands to reason that when you are not wearing your gi, you have fewer techniques to use. For example, you won't have as many chokes or throws, since you won't have the gi to grip. You should also be faster and less encumbered although you can't grip your lapel to defeat an armbar attempt.
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 3, 2003 Posted February 3, 2003 kick chick very true i hate it when people do that, like you have a perfect kimura, than they grab their jacket "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim"
Mr Heel Hook Posted February 4, 2003 Author Posted February 4, 2003 My quick thoughts on it are: I think Gi training is very very important because it teaches you far better balance then when you don't have a gi. Why? Because there are many more ways to sweep someone who has a GI on, so training in this more "hazardous" state makes you better all around. I think training with GI is far more important then most people realize. It, like said a moment ago, will improve you on so many different levels. I dunno, just a short blurp while I see what more people think. KickChick, are you following me? "A deer admires a lion. But all the members of our family are lions. So it doesn't matter which lion I admire. " -Rener Gracie-
Kyle-san Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 Kyle-San, monkeygirl does TKD, so thats why is probably rips. I know, I was just pointing that out.
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