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BJJ KIMONOS
BJJ kimonos
What is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi?
The BJJ kimono or BJJ GI of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the specific garment for the practice of BJJ. This Kimono or Gi (uniform) shares characteristics with the judo kimono as it comes from it, but as Jiu Jitsu is a sport that takes place on the ground and through grappling, the jiu jitsu kimono has developed its own particularities that we will see below.
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What is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi?
The BJJ kimono or BJJ GI of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the specific garment for the practice of BJJ. This Kimono or Gi (uniform) shares characteristics with the judo kimono as it comes from it, but as Jiu Jitsu is a sport that takes place on the ground and through grappling, the jiu jitsu kimono has developed its own particularities that we will see below.
Characteristics of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kimono
It is very similar to the judo kimono but has important differences. When buying a BJJ GI or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kimono, you must take into account that although visually they are very similar, they have important aspects that make them specific for each discipline.
What is a BJJ gi kimono made of?
Generally the jiu jitsu kimono is made of a pre-shrunk cotton jacket with BJJ ripstop (polyester/cotton blend) trousers. You should always take into consideration this care guide and advice to keep your BJJ kimono in the best condition: create a fight club blog increase the durability of your Brazilian jiu jitsu kimono.
What are the characteristics of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kimono?
We can distinguish different BJJ jiu jitsu kimono by the fabric they are made of, which is the main aspect to take into account when choosing a BJJ kimono. The type of fabric used determines the weight, thickness and resistance of the jiu jitsu kimono. They can basically be classified into: single weave, double weave and gold weave, plus their variants.
To choose your BJJ kimono you must take into account these points:
* The weight and quality of the cotton will determine the price of the BJJ kimono. It is not the same to train a couple of times a week for hobby than to use it for competition.
* The colour: Especially if you are going to compete. The standard colour for BJJ kimono is white, blue, black and navy blue, although you can find BJJ kimono in other colours not approved for competition such as red, military camo or yellow that you could only use for training.
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* Sizing: The BJJ kimono has a peculiar sizing that specifies approximately a range of weight and height. It is identified by the designation A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5...
- We work with established BJJ kimono brands to guarantee quality. In our catalogue you can find BJJ kimono Tatami, BJJ kimono Venum, BJJ kimono Buddha among other brands.
Can I use a Judo kimono instead of a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu kimono to train BJJ?
The answer is no. Although the weight and composition of the rice grain fabric of the jacket may appear to be similar, the reinforcements and stress points of the BJJ kimono are different to that of a judo kimono causing them to tear over time and washing. Another important difference is the looser cut of the judo kimono compared to the BJJ kimono is that it is looser because of what it means for jiu jitsu as it facilitates the opponent's grip and therefore disadvantage.
Tips for taking care of your kimono
* To the question of how to wash the jiu jitsu kimono: with cold sour and do not use the dryer.
* Keep a couple of jiu jitsu kimonos so that you don't always use the same one as they take a long time to dry.
* Do not expose it to direct sunlight during drying so that it does not lose colour.
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