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A few weeks ago, one of my teammates mentioned how stinky a newcomer to our gym was, and others chimed in. I had thought his gi smelled rancid, but this confirmation urged me to action.
So I decided to speak with him about it after training one day. As is my custom at the end of a class, I walked to each person, shook hands, and thanked them for training. I intentionally saved his thank you for last. I thanked him and then, in a whispered tone, informed him that his gi smalled rank and that others were talking about it. I asked how often he washed his gi, and learned he only owns one gi and washes it once each week (he trains two or three times a week).
I politely told him that he should wash his gi after every practice and maybe throw some vinegar in the washing machine to help purge some of the deeply embedded stink that was undoubtedly in his gi.
I decided to make this little home video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=
So I decided to speak with him about it after training one day. As is my custom at the end of a class, I walked to each person, shook hands, and thanked them for training. I intentionally saved his thank you for last. I thanked him and then, in a whispered tone, informed him that his gi smalled rank and that others were talking about it. I asked how often he washed his gi, and learned he only owns one gi and washes it once each week (he trains two or three times a week).
I politely told him that he should wash his gi after every practice and maybe throw some vinegar in the washing machine to help purge some of the deeply embedded stink that was undoubtedly in his gi.
I decided to make this little home video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=