| Selecting the right Gi is critical when you are involved | | | | competition. That does lead us to our next point... |
| with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. There have been several great | | | | If you are competing, you will need a competition Gi. |
| designers that have put together some quality Gis. | | | | Competition Gis are double weaved and intended to |
| These Gis can prove to be a great benefit to your | | | | handle the 'bruising' the Gi may take in active |
| training sessions. This is why it is best to follow a few | | | | competition. You can also wear a double weaved Gi in |
| simple steps to making sure you have the right uniform. | | | | regular training. Of course, you can wear single weave |
| First and foremost, be sure you purchase a Brazilian | | | | Gi which prove a little more comfortable. |
| Jiu Jitsu Gi as opposed to a Judo Gi. Now, that is not | | | | There are also summer weave Gis which are |
| to say there is anything wrong with a quality Judo Gi. | | | | designed for training in the hot summer months. These |
| However, there are differences in the stitching of BJJ | | | | are lighter Gis that are single weaved. Those that don't |
| Gis designed to deal with the extended grappling | | | | like to 'boil' in their Gi in mid-July might find the summer |
| sessions that is not commonly part of Judo | | | | Gis quite appealing. |
| competitions. For example, the collars in a BJJ Gi are | | | | Regardless of the Gi you purchase, the odds are |
| generally quite thicker. This design is instituted in order | | | | strong that it will shrink the first time you wash it. That |
| to make chokes a little tougher to finish. Again, when | | | | means you may want to purchase one size larger |
| doing Jiu Jitsu you will want a Jiu Jitsu Gi as opposed | | | | than your proper size. The size you should purchase |
| to a Judo one. | | | | will be based on your height and weight. Prior to |
| When you do select a BJJ Gi, you will want to stick | | | | making a purchase of a Gi, you should double check |
| with a top name brand. Here is some good news in | | | | with the seller/manufacturer regarding their size specs. |
| that regard: virtually all the top names in the BJJ Gi | | | | As for the prices of the Gis on the market, prices will |
| realm are top of the line. Of course, each name brand | | | | range. Some Gis will cost upwards of $250 and then |
| has its own unique style, design, and performance | | | | there are those bargain basement Gis that cost $60. |
| benefit. Gis will come in the colors white, black, red, | | | | Most quality Gis are between $100 and $150. Consider |
| blue, and yellow. (White and blue are the most popular) | | | | this the average price range most involved in the sport |
| You can basically select the color that appeals to you | | | | will pay. |
| the most as there generally are no color restrictions in | | | | And once you purchase a decent Gi, you will discover |
| most dojos or tournaments. Finding the right Gi that | | | | it lasts a long time as long as you take care of it |
| matches the look you like combined with the | | | | properly. |
| performance comfort needed for training and | | | | |