The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi is the garment used for practicing BJJ. This Gi (uniform) shares characteristics with the Judo Gi as it comes from it, but being Jiu Jitsu a sport that develops on the ground and through grips, the Jiu Jitsu gi has developed its own particularities that we will see below.
As we have said, when choosing your gi for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) you must take into account that they are different from gis of other martial arts: they are thicker, fit closer to the body and are made with a more resistant material.
All gis for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu are made of cotton and most of them have been pre-shrunk. You should always consider this care guide and tips to keep your BJJ gi in the best condition: [increase the life of your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi].
The fabric (or weave in English) is the main aspect to consider when choosing a gi for BJJ. The type of fabric used determines the weight, thickness and resistance of the gi. They can be basically classified into the groups: single weave, double weave and gold weave, plus their variants.
The short answer is no. The weight of the fabric plus the reinforcements of knees, lapels and other points that suffer frequent tension in Jiu Jitsu make necessary the purchase of a BJJ gi. A Judo gi would break after a few uses on the mat. On the other hand, the fit of the BJJ gi to the body avoids being grabbed too easily by the opponent. A looser fitting gi like the Judo places you at a disadvantage for combat.
At Roninwear we have the widest selection of BJJ gis on the market. On the one hand, you may be looking for a cheap Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi.
To do this, use the "sort" filter located at the top of this page and quickly find cheap BJJ gi models.
You should not fear for the quality of the cheap BJJ gis we have in our store.
All the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brands we work with are specialized in this sector and offer the highest quality. If on the other hand, you are a practitioner with some experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you can search by brand to access high-end and mid-range BJJ gis.
Use the "brand" filter at the top of this page and you will see that we have available the best brands in the world: Koral, Atama, Storm or Grips.
The usual colors in BJJ gi are white, blue and black.
Over the years, the brands have expanded their catalog and it is not uncommon to find navy blue, gray, camouflage gi models, etc.
You should know that for competition the use of gis of certain colors is not allowed as well as some coaches prefer to use a specific color for their classes.
Check with your academy or training center first. We also leave you this link from the IBJJF if you are interested in competing and do not know what color and size requirements a BJJ gi must meet: how is a BJJ gi approved for IBJJF competitions?
You can also check on the federation's website the official regulations for gis valid for competing in IBJJF
Normally, the gis we sell at Roninwear do not include the belt. If you need one, check our BJJ belts section.
If you are looking for a model for women visit this section: Women BJJ Gi.
And if it is a model for boys or girls visit this other section: BJJ gi for kids.