Ladies, what do you wear under your gi tops?

Question

I'm a girl, brown belt in karate. I find when I wear underarmour the sweat right through into my gi instead of absorbing. So the sweat shows on my back esp. and is embarrasing. Should I try just wearing a sports bra? What do you girls usually wear? I can't wear a plain cotton tee- it's way too hot! I know women who just wear a sport's bra, would that be a good idea or no?

Answer 1

The underarmour is supposed to let the sweat bleed through, that's how it keeps you cool. You shouldn't be embarrassed unless you stink. You're there to workout not have a fashion show. I've worked with many women and we all sweat. It's a part of life. If you're still wary try a sportsbra, or one underneath, or a tanktop over the underarmour.

Answer 2

underarmour should be just fine.

I usually wear a tank top or a tee shirt.

Answer 3

Do you work for Under Armour? Because what you described is EXACTLY what it' supposed to do. Stop being embarassed about sweat in a karate class, are you kidding me? You should have gained more confidence by now. And punch the guys below in the nuts for stating "unless you stink". I guess he smells like ******* roses all day, a*****e. Good Luck.

Answer 4

all the girls i know just wear a normal shirt underneath.

your gi should never become see thru it should be a stronger thicker material. if your gi becomes see thru maybe try get a real gi top.

Answer 5

nothing! :D

Answer 6

My entire class wears Under Armour or Under Armour style shirt and my dobok is as dry after class as it was before.

Answer 7

My wife wears a T-shirt and she has a heavyweight gi. Aaron is right it is not a fashion show, so there is no need to be emberassed, unless you have body odor. Normal sweat is part of training though.

I really do not recomend a sports bra with nothing over it.

Answer 8

Hey hidden,

Aaron is right about the purpose of underarmor.

Answer 9

I either wear just a sports bra or one of those sports tanks that have a built in sportsbra.  I'm not sure about Karate, but I do quite a lot of grappling and my gi jacket is constantly getting pulled off, so you definitely have to be comfortable with yourself (and your partners) to wear only a sports bra.  I feel too confined when I wear a rashguard underneath, but some people really like it.  I would give the sports bra tank a try!