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The Eternal Question

By Brittany Corrigan

Okay, okay, I know you are all just dying to know what the most asked martial arts question of all time is.  Well…I can’t tell you that because I don’t actually know.  I do however know what question I have been asked the most and that’s essentially the same thing.  So here it is:

What kind of underwear do I wear under my gi pants?

I kid you not.  Most asked question of all time.

I have to give props to all of the men who have asked me this question over the years.  It can’t be easy to look a young, talented, incredibly attractive (not to mention modest) woman in the face and ask her what kind of undies to wear – without turning red or at least giggling a little.

I always answer this question the same way regardless of gender.  After extensive trial and error research, I can confidently say that men’s boxer briefs are the best athletic underwear for two reasons:

1.     A wedgie is friend to no one.  Underwear that rides up is a distraction.  When rolling, it may not always be possible to spare a hand for the casual wedgie pick.  Boxer briefs ride up the least of all the under wear categories.

2.     No one likes to be a panty flasher (I hope).  As a new student, your uniform will be white.  In the heat of the moment, when you’re trying desperately to keep that guy who’s three times bigger than you in your, what I’m sure is spectacular, side control, and your butt is straight in the air…everyone can see through that thin, white material.  Yep, you are panty flashin’.  Don’t worry, my friend, it is in fact unavoidable.  But the bottom line (pun totally intended) is that no one wants to see your spiderman undies or some glittery word printed across your backside or heaven forbid see your birthday suit.  Boxer briefs are generally solid in color and give the appearance of athletic shorts or even Soffes.  Really, they are the magic undie.

Now some of you might say, “hey, I prefer compression shorts.”  While I totally respect that opinion, let’s be serious here.  Compression shorts are a preference while boxer briefs are a necessity.  Compression shorts are synonymous with spandex shorts, and some people (namely my lady friends) aren’t spandex fans. Stick to my advice boys and girls.

Optimum comfort with maximum coverage.  Boxer briefs, the miracle panty.