Hygeine is number 1 - I agree. Without much experience, I am of course eager to follow traditions (even silly ones) in an attempt to immerse myself in Aikido. However, cleanliness and hygeine will always come first.
I tend to sweat a bit too but have found a great deodorant (speedstick) and I always wear a t-shirt under my gi. This means that I can use it for a few training sessions (the gi - not the shirt!) and then wash it on the weekend. As for belts - being a beginner I don't much know but I have a good quality one and can't forsee me needing to wash it. This is for two reasons - one the t-shirt and two - I will hopefull be out of it before too long. (It is only white!). As for my pants - I wash them as often as possible!
Phill.
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