Rigged,

You couldn't be more correct. I completely agree. My original point however had nothing to do with the reality, or practicality of what is worn if the need to utilize your skills should arise, but to point out that there is more to the study and tradition of practicing M.A.'s. The fact is that a fight in street clothes, and a fight on tatami, in a Gi are very different. It is also a fact that there are some very traditional dojos that would reject the idea of one training in a kilt. It is my belief too, that if one traines dilligently, then should they need to utilize their skills, it won't matter one bit if they're wearing
a '70's disco outfit, your best cowboy outfit, a kilt or a Gi. After all, we all train in a dojo or other sports type facility, but should we need to act we find a way wether it be on the street, in an elevator, a crowded bus, or the dojo. I guess, in short, what I believe is that one should worry about this less and just train hard.