It’s your first time at a martial arts club, what should you wear?

Turn up in loose fitting clothes e.g. a sweatshirt and tracksuit/jogging bottoms or a judo gi if you have one. You train barefoot so trainers are not necessary (but clean feet are always appreciated!!). You will need to remove any jewelry and watches before you train, for safety reasons. Finger- and toe- nails should also be short.

Once you start training seriously, you can order a gi through the committee for £30. You will need one the first time you grade anyway.

For more information about gi, especially what the different coloured belts mean, try this page.