I hate briefs, but...
Today we were doing some koshi in class. I wear boxer briefs all the time. Just enough support for most tasks without being uncomfortable. After the second good koshi from a 2nd kyu I was wishing for some briefs pretty bad.
My question is; does wearing briefs to practice even help with the...umm...jarring...? Or am I just not taking the fall correctly. Sensei told me that my breakfalls looked good(though I think that had to do with nage's skill), but he suggested not opening my legs as wide. I tried bringing my legs in a little closer and it didn't seem to help, but maybe my form was still off. Any suggestions? |
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Boxers here...never any trouble.
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8 years of judo, never wore anything under the gi pants. Took MANY very hard falls but if you keep your legs apart - "bottom" leg almost like an arm slapping the mat, "top" leg flexed, knee up, sole of the foot on the floor...
Now, usually wear briefs. Not sure why. W |
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Ha ha. This brings back a memory of when I switched from boxers to briefs for practice! It was the koshinage throw that did it.
In gassho, Mark |
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I feel like I know you all just a little better today than yesterday.
this is obviously an important question rippling through society: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkeryr6TqZU |
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Best of both worlds: Boxer-briefs.... They work wonders.
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I wear compression shorts. Keeps em high and dry.
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boxer briefs...snug and comfy.
B, R (always known for too much information) :D |
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COMMANDO!
Just like when skiing, you (by you I mean everyone, not you in particular) cant blame the gear for your own bad technique; what piece of equipment would you change if the "jarring" persisted with briefs or compression shorts? |
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Best, Ron |
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Nick,
If you'll notice in my original post I suggested that my form was off. That was kind of my point in posting this thread. I'm wondering if it IS an equipment problem or if there is just something wrong with my breakfall technique. |
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I suppose that the basic problem lies in how you fall and not what you're wearing. A teacher of mine doesn't wear anything underneath his gi pants and he has no trouble. On the other hand, with "equipment" as important as the one in question, a few extra precautions would not be out of line.
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Hi James,
Ah, sorry. I know the few times, uh, things got squeezed it was because I allowed my feet/ankles/knees to come together. I think that with even the most supportive attire, it might reduce the discomfort, but not eliminate it. Hope that helps. @Ron Agreed! @Jennifer Not so much rippling as much as dangling back and forth....:) |
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Boxers give me wedgies.
David |
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:freaky: No!
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hahaha!!!
yeah, you dont want the boys getting slammed around too much! :uch: maybe try a jock under some boxers.... eric~ |
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Oh heck - look at the time. Alarm goes in way too few hours. W |
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I think part of the problem here is that inexpensive boxer briefs provide a lot less support than nice ones from mfgrs like Jockey. Sure they are $13 apiece, but if you can find a deal on them, they seem to keep everything corralled pretty well.
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Of course they are not the ones who had to spend a night in the hospital after a 'training accident' either. One of the best advantages of a cup is when sized properly everything stays exactly where it belongs, and the steel ones sold at most fight shops online are basically bullet proof. |
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Underpants are a must under the old zubons... they are white dude.
:D Don't know if they are universally known as "jockeys" or not but i always wear them... kind of elasticated boxers. Never boxers, they are a most unsatisfactory pant. peace and love Jo (this is the most sensible topic i've seen on aikiweb for ages! .. I wonder when the personal insults will come in.... ;) :D) |
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