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[Stuarto67]

I never even cleaned my belts, they were still lovely….yes they were

I haven't washed one belt yet, not one

 

[Gyakuto107]

I haven't washed one belt yet, not one

I used to, say or twice a year. A gentle hand wash in cold water and a little detergent, plenty of rinsing and then squeezing out of water and then days of air drying; they took ages to dry

The reason I did this was because training hard, especially in the summer months, caused me to perspire profusely and this would often soak through to my obi. Sweat contains proteins, corrosive NaCl and many more biological substances that bacteria and fungi love to consume. This allows them to proliferate and produce noxious byproducts and who knows what else! I never washed my dōgi or underwear, however

Strangely, I don’t seem to sweat anywhere near that profusely anymore; I must have some British blue blood running through my veins

 

[HighKick]

Never washed a belt. Just hang in over a rod to air dry and all good.

 

[Same Trick51]

I used to, say or twice a year. A gentle hand wash in cold water and a little detergent, plenty of rinsing and then squeezing out of water and then days of air drying; they took ages to dry

did you have replacement belts ?
I mean , if a belt take that long time to dry one must have a backup belt for the training session at belt cleaning and drying days ?
Or maybe one can hold the chance to go for a holiday around belt drying day(s)

 

[Gyakuto107]

did you have replacement belts ?

It is very bad to have more than one black belt; the kami don’t like it

I mean , if a belt take that long time to dry one must have a backup belt for the training session at belt cleaning and drying days ?
Or maybe one can hold the chance to go for a holiday around belt drying day(s)

National holidays like Christmas and Easter when the leisure centre was closed.

 

[Buka22]

Is it naturally frayed and worn, because that’d leave it nice flexible.

It sounds like it’s been artificially aged leaving the core in its original stiff state. Try this to make it more flexible and the water tip at the end to keep it tied in the early days.

What ever anyone wants to do is okay. But instead of water, work out hard, let the sweat get at it for three or four months and it will hang from your waist just fine.

These kids today, I don’t know where they get this stuff. As for washing a belt

I haven't washed one belt yet, not one.

Rock on, brothers.

 

[Gyakuto107]

What ever anyone wants to do is okay. But instead of water, work out hard, let the sweat get at it for three or four months and it will hang from your waist just fine.

These kids today, I don’t know where they get this stuff. As for washing a belt

In contrast to the ‘good ol’ days’, most of us shower every day, wash our hands after going to the loo and even launder our clothing. I know, I know…it sounds newfangle, space age…the age of Aquarius and all that but we’ve discovered these are good things to do and require very little effort thanks to electricity. One day, all people will reflexly remove their shoes before entering another’s house

 

[HighKick]

Never washed a belt. Just hang in over a rod to air dry and all good.

And I guarantee no one else sweats as much as I used to!

 

[Same Trick51]

It is very bad to have more than one black belt; the kami don’t like it

But you have at least two BB’s , or you don’t wear belts in Kendo ? (I don’t think you do, but I’m not really sure)

National holidays like Christmas and Easter when the leisure centre was closed.

Is when you clean your belt(s) !

 

[Gyakuto107]

But you have at least two BB’s , or you don’t wear belts in Kendo ? (I don’t think you do, but I’m not really sure)

There are no belts in Kendo/most Iai schools. It’s only gendai combat-based pastimes that feel the need to use an external, inconsistent announcement of grade.

Is when you clean your belt(s) !

Yes, on Christmas Eve at 11pmish when the holy ghost (yes that is its proper name) is beginning to manifest and at 11am on Good Friday. ‘Tis the most auspicious time for obi laundering.

 

[Stuarto67]

In contrast to the ‘good ol’ days’, most of us shower every day, wash our hands after going to the loo and even launder our clothing. I know, I know…it sounds newfangle, space age…the age of Aquarius and all that but we’ve discovered these are good things to do and require very little effort thanks to electricity. One day, all people will reflexly remove their shoes before entering another’s house

Removing shoes in my house is a rule (Not just because my wife is Japanese) but because you don't want to be dragging all that dirt and filth into your living space. This has been a rule in my family since I was a kid.

 

[Gyakuto107]

Removing shoes in my house is a rule (Not just because my wife is Japanese) but because you don't want to be dragging all that dirt and filth into your living space. This has been a rule in my family since I was a kid.

Exactly! Why don’t some people get it?

 

[Stuarto67]

Exactly! Why don’t some people get it?

It should be a regular thing for all households. Idk how people are okay with walking around all over their house with dirty shoes. I don't even like my cat sitting his butt on the front mat.

 

[opr1945104]

If someone has, say a foot fungus, and they walk around barefoot or sock footed can their fungus be transmitted to others? I remember both in high school and military being told to always wear flip flops in locker room, barracks or shower to avoid foot fungus. May have just been old wives tale?

 

[Stuarto67]

If someone has, say a foot fungus, and they walk around barefoot or sock footed can their fungus be transmitted to others? I remember both in high school and military being told to always wear flip flops in locker room, barracks or shower to avoid foot fungus. May have just been old wives tale?

Yes, athletes' foot is highly contagious! You can get it from a shower floor, gym floor, and dojo mat. We also wore shower shoes in the military for that very reason.

 

[Monkey Turned Wolf106]

If someone has, say a foot fungus, and they walk around barefoot or sock footed can their fungus be transmitted to others? I remember both in high school and military being told to always wear flip flops in locker room, barracks or shower to avoid foot fungus. May have just been old wives tale?

Definitely not an old wives tale. Wrestling clubs are notorious for this

 

[Gyakuto107]

If someone has, say a foot fungus, and they walk around barefoot or sock footed can their fungus be transmitted to others?

Very unlikely of those other people wash their feet everyday and keep them dry. Verruca (plantar warts) can be very infectious, but adults rarely have them since we tend to become immune to the virus, usually in childhood.

I remember both in high school and military being told to always wear flip flops in locker room, barracks or shower to avoid foot fungus. May have just been old wives tale?

Fungi grow in moist warm conditions and military personal aren’t known for having unshod dry, clean feet. If your feet are washed and dried, everyday (at least) then no problem. Plantar warts are the issue in those conditions.

I do wear flip flops around my house, but they are never worn outside and thrown in the washing machine once a month!

 

[Buka22]

In contrast to the ‘good ol’ days’, most of us shower every day, wash our hands after going to the loo and even launder our clothing. I know, I know…it sounds newfangle, space age…the age of Aquarius and all that but we’ve discovered these are good things to do and require very little effort thanks to electricity. One day, all people will reflexly remove their shoes before entering another’s house

Everyone in Hawaii does that. They’ve been doing that for a hundred years. In their own home and especially in the homes of others. Even workman coming into a home do that.

But they don’t wash martial arts belts.

 

[Same Trick51]

Removing shoes in my house is a rule (Not just because my wife is Japanese) but because you don't want to be dragging all that dirt and filth into your living space. This has been a rule in my family since I was a kid.

How about pets, cats and dogs or something(i saw a lady walking past Starbucks with a llama in leach the other week) their little feet/pawns/hooves might drag in dirt and germs. I have no pets but one street cat I usually give food to sneakers past me and ran into the house when I opened the front door, my wife felt the floor got dirty and had to clean it

 

[Gyakuto107]

Everyone in Hawaii does that. They’ve been doing that for a hundred years. In their own home and especially in the homes of others. Even workman coming into a home do that.

But they don’t wash martial arts belts.

Then, despite their excellent footwear etiquette, they are still beastly