How To Find A Suitable BJJ Gi

By Maria David


Every fighter needs to have a good BJJ Gi as part of their kit. There are people who prefer to own more than one outfit. You can purchase an outfit that fits you accordingly and is tailored to your fighting style. There are a few things one needs to keep in mind when making such a decision.

When one plans to buy a custom made outfit they need to know what their measurements are. You should never try to take these measurements personally because they will not be accurate. In case there is no one to take the measurements for you ask the salesperson at the store to take them for you.

You are the one that gets to choose how the kimono will look like since you will be the one wearing it. None of the jackets made for the fighters have seams or joints. This is because they need a lot of freedom in their movements. Rip stop and cotton drill are the only trousers on offer.

The outfits come in two cuts, that is the loose cut and the competition cut. If you want a fit that is more tailored go for the competition cut. Its back shirt and trousers are shorter. The alternative has a loose cut and feel. The competition cut leaves very little material for someone to grab on to. This makes it harder for your opponent to control you. The loose cut gives someone extra room to move about when changing moves.

The kind of fabric a person chooses for their outfit is important. A number of people seem to prefer the single weave. It can be worn during the hot weather since it is lightweight. It is mostly worn by the fighters when they are out for competitions.

The single weave does not shrink because of washing. Fabrics such as double weave and gold are discouraged because they tend to be uncomfortable, heavy and they shrink. There are some people who still make kimonos from these two fabrics. Pearl weave is durable, light, comfortable and rarely shrinks. It is ideal for heavy training and fighting.

Be sure to take into account other factors as well. There was a time most fighters wore cotton trousers but this is no longer the case. Rip stops are becoming highly sought after. The reason behind this being that they are durable and tough. The lining can either be made from rubber or cotton.

Cotton lining is affordable but rubber has better qualities. The rubber lining does not loose shape easily and facilitates drying. The waist drawstrings can either be made of round rope or flat cotton twill. People use the flat cotton twill most of the time but it breaks easily since it is always coming undone. If a person is equipped with all this information it should not be hard for them to purchase the custom BJJ Gi.




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