| The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi, also known as the bjj Kimono, | | | | Gi's are Double Weave, Gold Weave, etc. The names |
| is the uniform bjj practitioners wear while training. The | | | | of the bjj Gi's are not really important, but what is |
| traditional colors are white, blue and sometimes black. | | | | important is their weight. For competition it is |
| Other color kimonos are more seldom found. It is | | | | recommended to use a light weight Gi so you'd buy a |
| made from a special type of fabric that ensures no | | | | Single or Pearl Weave. If you're buying a bjj kimono |
| ripping of any kind during training. They are made to | | | | just for training then it is recommended to use a |
| withhold grabbing, pulling, throwing, etc. All Brazilian Jiu | | | | heavier one like a Double Weave or Gold Weave. The |
| Jitsu Gi's should be using strictly 100% cotton, so keep | | | | weight of the Gi is also usually just a personal |
| in mind any Gi company that does not supply you with | | | | preference. One is not better than the other. |
| a Gi made of 100% cotton do not buy! | | | | In all, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi's are simply what bjj fighters |
| Jiu Jitsu Gi's are primarily made either light or heavy. | | | | wear to practice their martial art of submission |
| However, these days you will see special names Gi | | | | wrestling. They are made up of 100% cotton and are |
| companies make for their new Gi's such as gold, | | | | usually made either light or heavy in colors of white |
| platinum, pearl, etc. The names usually associated with | | | | blue or black. Now decide whether you would like a |
| the lighter Gi's are Single Weave, Pearl Weave, etc. | | | | heavy or light weight Gi and purchase your own |
| And the names usually associated with the heavier | | | | Submission Kimono. Train hard! |