If attending VCU Judo for the first time, you may wonder;
what should I bring?
Do I need anything?
What kind of clothes do I where?
The first time you practice, it would be ideal for you to have a judogi (or gi, the uniform of judo). We understand that this is not realistic for everyone. As such, the club keeps a few extra ones around for you to use. Barring that, come wearing comfortable workout clothes. The first thing that one must know in Judo is how to fall, and you don't need a gi for that!
Secondly, it's important that nothing you wear will hurt you or any of your training partners while doing Judo. Because of this, you are strongly discouraged from wearing any jewelry, especially;
necklaces
rings
watches
ear rings
other piercings etc
The judogi itself is the staple of Judo because it is sturdy, comfortable and can be treated rather roughly with out fear of damage. It soaks up sweat admirably, and just plain looks cool. You'll want to get your own as soon as possible.
A beginner could acquire any number of entry level gis for as little as $30. I'd recommend spending just a little bit more however. You will be very satisfied by the products from major known brands such as;
Fuji
HSU
Mizuno
Adidas
HCK
and others. They all offer beginners gis that are light, comfortable, well made and less than $70. These will last a long time. Sometimes that's not so true of the ones you get for less.
Along the same lines as the jewelery is the concern over hygiene. There are several things that you can do to ensure that you and your partner both get the most out of practice;
Come to practice clean (shower etc)
Come to practice with a clean gi
Come to practice with short and clean nails (hand and feet)
Brush your teeth
Keep you hair short and orderly. If you have long hair, braid it or keep it in a ponytail etc
Be mindful of how you smell generally (not everyone likes patchouli or tobacco or gin or whatever perfume you are wearing)
Not following ANY of these guidelines is grounds enough for someone to refuse to train with you, or for a club to ask you to leave. Don't start laughing if you are the 'stinky gi guy' and your training partners won't put up with it anymore!
None of these points is without merit. If you think this is frivolous, I encourage you to research MRSA, staph, ringworm and herpes. You will never have to worry about any of these things if you follow simple hygienic practices, but if not, you are exposing your partners to risks they do not deserve!
Keep these things in mind, and you should feel right at home in most Judo clubs, and certainly ours!
what should I bring?
Do I need anything?
What kind of clothes do I where?
The first time you practice, it would be ideal for you to have a judogi (or gi, the uniform of judo). We understand that this is not realistic for everyone. As such, the club keeps a few extra ones around for you to use. Barring that, come wearing comfortable workout clothes. The first thing that one must know in Judo is how to fall, and you don't need a gi for that!
Secondly, it's important that nothing you wear will hurt you or any of your training partners while doing Judo. Because of this, you are strongly discouraged from wearing any jewelry, especially;
necklaces
rings
watches
ear rings
other piercings etc
The judogi itself is the staple of Judo because it is sturdy, comfortable and can be treated rather roughly with out fear of damage. It soaks up sweat admirably, and just plain looks cool. You'll want to get your own as soon as possible.
A beginner could acquire any number of entry level gis for as little as $30. I'd recommend spending just a little bit more however. You will be very satisfied by the products from major known brands such as;
Fuji
HSU
Mizuno
Adidas
HCK
and others. They all offer beginners gis that are light, comfortable, well made and less than $70. These will last a long time. Sometimes that's not so true of the ones you get for less.
Along the same lines as the jewelery is the concern over hygiene. There are several things that you can do to ensure that you and your partner both get the most out of practice;
Come to practice clean (shower etc)
Come to practice with a clean gi
Come to practice with short and clean nails (hand and feet)
Brush your teeth
Keep you hair short and orderly. If you have long hair, braid it or keep it in a ponytail etc
Be mindful of how you smell generally (not everyone likes patchouli or tobacco or gin or whatever perfume you are wearing)
Not following ANY of these guidelines is grounds enough for someone to refuse to train with you, or for a club to ask you to leave. Don't start laughing if you are the 'stinky gi guy' and your training partners won't put up with it anymore!
None of these points is without merit. If you think this is frivolous, I encourage you to research MRSA, staph, ringworm and herpes. You will never have to worry about any of these things if you follow simple hygienic practices, but if not, you are exposing your partners to risks they do not deserve!
Keep these things in mind, and you should feel right at home in most Judo clubs, and certainly ours!
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