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 Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:05 pm
The styles I practice do not possess a formalized uniform as such. I was hoping that some of the more traditional martial artists here could help me with a question. I was gifted a dobak TKD uniform by my brother-in-law (it doesn't fit him) and was wanting to modify it for my own comfort while practicing. However, it bears the name of his school and I don't want to offend anyone there. What would be the traditional view of me shortening the sleeves and hemming them neatly for my own comfort?
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 4:37 am
Depends on the school you're attending. Do they wear uniforms? If so, you should wear what your school requires you to wear. If it has the name of his school on it, and it differs from the school you attend, DON'T EVER wear that uniform at your school. Schools DO NOT like it when you advertise another school. If you are just going to wear it at home when practicing, knock yourself out.
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:52 am
I'm not attending a school. I'm a private instructor, but there's no formalized uniform for either Krav Maga or capoeira beyond the belt system and safety gear. The primary reason I would want to wear it is for a demonstration I've been invited to give at the school in question. It's a capoeira demonstration and the traditional dobak of Tae Kwon Do is a bit restrictive in the sleeves for the technique. Thought it might be a nice touch to wear it, since I have the honor of owning it. Thanks for the advice though.
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:12 am
I would think if you let the instructor of the school that you are visiting know that you are going to modify their uniform ... I don't see why they would refuse or be offended ... seeing that your martial art is on a complete different extreme to theirs ... as long as you're courteous and polite ... they shouldn't have a problem ...
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Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:58 pm
Assuming you ask, it should be fine. Another good way to go would be to learn basic sewing and make your own. It's not nearly as hard as it sounds, I promise.
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:06 am
If the school name or emblem is embroidery, you can cut the stitches and remove it. If not, Sew or find someone to sew a block with matching fabirc over it and embroider something to it to cover the stitches.
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:01 am
All good suggestions. I finally just went ahead with the original plan of shortening and hemming the sleeves, added a capoeira insignia to the front of it and did the demo, which was a smash and a lot of fun. They have a lot of people at that school now expressing interest, which is great.
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Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:24 am
ryker_fury All good suggestions. I finally just went ahead with the original plan of shortening and hemming the sleeves, added a capoeira insignia to the front of it and did the demo, which was a smash and a lot of fun. They have a lot of people at that school now expressing interest, which is great. nice ...
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