I have come to the conclusion that either some individuals on this forum are severly lacking in common sense, or maybe they think they are comedians at the expense of others. I have tried to contribute useful and friendly information and opinion on this forum, but I am first a gentleman, second a scholar, and third a warrior. I am about fed up with some individuals.
To clarify the "uniform" at my martial art school. First, we wear shoes because they are what we would be wearing to defend ourselves on the street. My Ranger and SEAL buddies all practice with shoes on for combat; it makes sense in the street also. Also a great many injuries occur to the ankle and toes when kicking bare footed. Bare feet is impractical for true self defense training. Secondly, we do not wear traditional gis, meaning that we do not work our naked, we wear sweats or athletic shorts and colored tshirts reveal our "belt" rank.
I responded to this forum strand because I was attempting to help and individual with martial arts and bodybuilding training. My 20 years in martial arts and 15 in the U.S. Army led me to believe that I might be of some use. I hope the individual I responded to was helped.
Robert Davis

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Robert Davis