question about doing martial arts in kilt?

**Erisianmonkey** · 23rd December 06, 11:39 PM

I'm not sure what arts you're talking about mixing here, but I think I'd be worried about the exposure factor. I was never a professional, I just learned from and sparred with an 8th degree friend of mine. A snap or roundhouse kick delivered in the right (or is that wrong?) way could show off your pride in a way you don't want. I've been to unhealthy to practice any arts for about eight or nine years now, but I don't think I'd have sparred in the kilt without something underneath it.

**GallowHill** · 24th December 06, 05:34 AM

While I have never done it in a kilt, I did study American Kenpo for some time, also Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and little of the Russian art of Systema. Any of the stand up arts would be fine in a kilt, as long as you have something on underneath. But if you are going to go to the ground, which you will in mma, your kilt would probably be a liability if it lasted more than 30 seconds into the fight. So if I was to try it, I wouldn't wear a nice kilt, probably a Sportkilt or velcroed equivalent that will release when it is pulled.

Scott

**Kid Cossack** · 24th December 06, 06:38 AM

Kiltman with a sword: (Or can I call you KWS?)

I think our MacHummel has outfitted a couple of Scots-Canadian wrestlers, and could probably give you pointers on a "fighting kilt."

Best of luck with your endeavors!

Kid Cossack