[G&E FAQ]

Some gear comes with antimicrobial treatment, does this work?
The people that make the gear will tell you that it'll prevent all the various things people don't want to get from dirty mats. However, most medical professionals are skeptical about how long the treatment will last. All the ones I've talked to are convinced that it'll wash off immediately.

What's a good gym bag?
Any good duffel will do. Koral makes bags out of gi fabric and Inspirit has a big canvas bag, but, apart from them most bags made by MMA manufacturers are rebranded run-of-the-mill duffel bags. Bags that have a pouch for wet gear are a plus. For people that carry a lot of gear with some, some have found success with hockey bags.

Is it lame to wear MMA gloves while grappling?
Most people won't have a problem with it, but check with your instructor. Just don't throw fake punches... that's super lame.