Hi Taz

I have met many people who compete in the BJA and they require a Blue Gi for that, I have no problem with that at all, not one iota. (I Promise this isnt a Blue Gi vs White Gi thread mate honest.)

I have also met many people who havent or do not compete, and they also train in a Blue Gi,

As an example, I met up with Scott Moore in Denver, he wears a Blue Gi, the man has competed not only nationally but internationally, he is a paralympian, so it goes without saying that he would obviously be in need of a Blue Gi, the same with his wife Heidi, its a Judo club which competes at a very high level.

The Blue Gi has its place, and for me that is at international or relevant competitions,

There are principles attached to the white Gi, I am not opposed to the blue gi anymore, I also havent warmed to it either, it is something that is here and it is of no consequense I certainly dont get offended by it,

I just wonder how many people understand the reasons for the white Gi.

The BJC are apparently more committed to being traditional when it comes to Judo, the diffenece at times is nominal, although many BJC Judoka have been spotted donning a Blue Gi when training dotted around the place. (I have my spies )

A lot of things have changed over the years in Judo, the introduction of the Blue Gi being one of them, as I said before its here to stay, but I do think its good to remind and educate on why the white Gi was the staple of Judo and the hidden lessons behind it.

I am in no way judging anyone, we all have our own Judo, and we all learn differently, which is what makes it so fun when we converse on a forum like this as we can get opinions accross and learn from each other.