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....Aside from a self defense situation, where it doesn't (shouldn't) matter, does anyone feel some sort of discomfort if practicing the arts without wearing at least part of uniform?
....Aside from a self defense situation, where it doesn't (shouldn't) matter, does anyone feel some sort of discomfort if practicing the arts without wearing at least part of uniform?
OK, I'll fess up. I do like the different mindset that comes with putting on the uniform. It's like I go into *fun* mode (or, as it was called for a time in the 90s, a flow activity). Lose track of time, shed about 20 years, become superman...well, maybe not, but you know what I mean.Really? Nothing feels a little off in the least or not right? You don't miss the "snap" sound? Nothing?
Really? Nothing feels a little off in the least or not right? You don't miss the "snap" sound? Nothing?
I knew what you meant, and respect what you're saying. SD is bottom line a serious business, and you're alluding to taking it seriously. Totally good. But I was just adding that it's also mostly a fun time for me--but then, I like pain (like the rest of you MA freaks on this thread :lol. It's a release for a lot of the day's tension.Well let me tell you, of course it feels different, how could it not ... as Kid alludes to, there is a different mindset with that uniform on, it's workout time. Being that I practice in street clothes, I have a pretty good idea on what I can do in those more restrictive clothes and therefore I am not overly uncomfortable in that situation.
I knew what you meant, and respect what you're saying. SD is bottom line a serious business, and you're alluding to taking it seriously. Totally good. But I was just adding that it's also mostly a fun time for me--but then, I like pain (like the rest of you MA freaks on this thread :lol. It's a release for a lot of the day's tension.
I can actually practice in anything, and have taught students in everything from jeans and a t to workout shorts and shirt. Technique and focus-wise, it makes no difference.
But I'll admit, wearing a uniform feels special. It adds an "officialness" to it. Putting on a uniform, whether or not I have to, is like putting on the Uniform of Power.