What is GI and why is it needed for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
The choice of equipment for martial arts requires at least minimal knowledge, especially if you plan to move to a professional level in the future. The first thing you should know is which kimono is suitable for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and what are the subtleties of buying it.
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How to Choose a Good BJJ Kimono: Tips for Beginners
Gi (in English Gi) is a FIGHTX BJJ kimono , which is very similar to a judo kimono, but has tighter and shorter cuffs on the pants and jacket. In choosing a color, not everything is clear and you will have to comply with the requirements of the federation. Unfortunately, only wrestlers in blue, black or white kimonos are allowed to participate in competitions, so it’s better to buy a gi of this color right away. The highest quality kimonos are made from cotton. It is desirable that the material is not excessively rigid, otherwise contact with it during the fight will cause inconvenience to the opponent.
The kimono jacket should not be higher than the hips, and the sleeves should end at a distance of 5 cm from the palm. As for the pants, their correct length is up to the ankles. There are also requirements for the length of the lapels – no more than 5 cm, and the width should not exceed 1.3 cm. You should order a jujitsu kimono with these features in mind.
What belt should an athlete have
First of all, there should be special places on the belt on which the stripes will be glued. The width of the belts for jiu-jitsu is 4-5 cm, and the length should be selected in such a way that after double wrapping around the waist and tying a double knot, the ends of the belt hang down 20-30 cm. Competitors always wear belts of a certain color:
black;
brown;
purple;
blue;
white.
Types of weaving Gi – choose the best
All kimonos are made from single, double or golden weave. There are also derivatives of weaving based on the three named – this is pearl and honeycomb. The weight of the garment directly depends on the type of weaving, therefore, for participation in competitions, a light single-weave kimono is more often chosen. For daily training, you need a tighter gi – these are models with gold weaving. The heaviest is double. It is said that it is so dense that it prevents the opponent from using some painful and suffocating techniques, causing him discomfort. This trick is used by top judoists.
Many athletes leave feedback that the gi, sewn with gold weave, shrinks after the first wash, so it is recommended to buy a kimono a little with a “reserve”.