everyone should check out this online radio show hosted by Dave Camarillo (black belt in both judo and jiu-jitsu). in his latest show he discusses the gi vs. no gi controversy, in which he talks about why one should where the gi, and when and why you should take it off. although i favor no gi over the gi, i have to say that some of the arguements made were legitimate. it helps that its coming from a guy that trains top UFC athletes, which he interviews on the show... check it out www.victorybelt.com