Muay Thai Fighter, I see you are in the Northwest like I am. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that people around here wear pants and a jacket/long sleeved shirt for 7 months out of the year. A gi replicates these everyday clothes. Also, a gi doesn't just teach you how to grab someone, but also how to react when someone grabs YOUR clothes. Anyone who has been in their share of tussels knows that clothes usually get grabbed in a fight and can have a big impact on your movement.
No gi grappling is essential too, it's hard as heck to grab onto someone when they're all sweaty, but people have to be prepared for that too!
But of course the best reason to wear a gi...... it helps prevent ringworm !!!
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