Sponsership, yes or no?

[Iron Arahat]

Does anyone find the BJJ Gi's offensive...they are tattooed with sponsership.

 

I have sen some tourneys, where they have not permitted competitors to wear their uniform due to advertising.

 

I think advertising on warm up suits, with school advertising (ie. noting sponsors on flyers), is not a bad idea.

 

You have to watch that it doesn't cross a line though I think. I would let coke put a machine in our gym, or a sign in our entrance, but I would'nt turn my uniform into a walking, talking, fighting coke can.

[DarkMonkey]

Well... All other sports have sponsorship so why, rationally should Martial Arts be different? I don't see why everyone is so caught up in the 'traditions'. Like it's offensive to wear a training shirt with Coca-Cola on it... why? Who is it offending? The Japanese guys who decided they wanted to create something that would make you a killing machine? I hope they are not crying at the blatent disrespect of it all.

 

Just a thought.

[Joecooke007]

It all depends. If your dojo trains seriously for competition I would get sponsored because a competition can cost losts of money.

 

 

[Lau gar]

it's kinda a difficult point because of course theres mcdojos that will take advantage but it's gotta be good for the general club

 

 

[ramymensa]

Should I wear a patch on my karategi? NO NO NO. i train in Shotokan and I like the traditional "view": nothing on your gi. Plain white and a coloured belt

 

Should a karate school be sponsored? Yes. Why not. Many people throw money on things, why not donate some for a good karate school. If a firm offers money, their banner could be posted somewhere. At the entrance or in the waiting room, if any. NOT in the real dojo ...

[jushin]

sponsorship is fine. I am still looking for one.

[karate_woman]

Sponsorship could be more subtle if, for example, your sponsor was your uniform supplier or your safety equipment supplier.