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What Gi

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Jasper Spectator 20 posts	Friday 30th March 2007 at 22:46 Since I've started TJJ I'd like to buy a gi, apparently theres different weights of cloth and either single or double stitching, smooth cotton or rice grain. Brands Cimac, Blitz, Adidas!! I'm sure the gi's have all got their advantages and disadvantages...whats everybodies recommendations?
Robsco 1319 posts	Saturday 31st March 2007 at 00:49 A bloody good question, and one that doesn't get asked that much. The 'normal' single cloth you talk about is cr*p. To put it bluntly. :) Get a double-weave, it's more a BJJ style Gi. Won't rip so easily (or at all) when you're sparring in ground-grappling. I've seen a single weave rip VERY easily in some 'gentle' grappling situations. It's worth the cost to get a decent grappling Gi. I've had an Atama Gi (double weave by default) for years and never looked back. I don't really see much difference between the top BJJ Gi's, so whatever ya choose will be right at this stage. I'm currently in talks with Vitamins&Minerals about offering their products online here. We might be able to get some cheaper gear here. I'll have a word. ;o) The Admin Guy
ninja9578 Regular 92 posts	Sunday 1st April 2007 at 19:55 Double stitching is the best. I recommend something synthetic, I have a 50% polyester lightweight gi and it's pretty damn tough, tough enough for class. For ground tournaments I use a heavyweight gi though :-\ Ask your instructor. Lots of times instructors will have a stash of gis in their studio, often they get them at a discount in bulk. Blue Belt - Gracie JJ 3rd Degree Black Belt - Shorin Ryu Red Belt w/ two stripes - Soo Bahk Do
Jasper Spectator 20 posts	Monday 30th April 2007 at 21:31 Well after one month of TJJ I've invested in a CIMAC gi, a good bargain at Â£27 including belt

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Spectator

20 posts

Friday 30th March 2007 at 22:46

Since I've started TJJ I'd like to buy a gi, apparently theres different weights of cloth and either single or double stitching, smooth cotton or rice grain.

Brands Cimac, Blitz, Adidas!!

I'm sure the gi's have all got their advantages and disadvantages...whats everybodies recommendations?

Robsco

1319 posts

Saturday 31st March 2007 at 00:49

A bloody good question, and one that doesn't get asked that much.

The 'normal' single cloth you talk about is cr*p. To put it bluntly. :)

Get a double-weave, it's more a BJJ style Gi. Won't rip so easily (or at all) when you're sparring in ground-grappling.

I've seen a single weave rip VERY easily in some 'gentle' grappling situations.

It's worth the cost to get a decent grappling Gi.

I've had an Atama Gi (double weave by default) for years and never looked back.

I don't really see much difference between the top BJJ Gi's, so whatever ya choose will be right at this stage.

I'm currently in talks with Vitamins&Minerals about offering their products online here.

We might be able to get some cheaper gear here. I'll have a word. ;o)

The Admin Guy

ninja9578

Regular

92 posts

Sunday 1st April 2007 at 19:55

Double stitching is the best. I recommend something synthetic, I have a 50% polyester lightweight gi and it's pretty damn tough, tough enough for class. For ground tournaments I use a heavyweight gi though :-\

Ask your instructor. Lots of times instructors will have a stash of gis in their studio, often they get them at a discount in bulk.

Blue Belt - Gracie JJ
3rd Degree Black Belt - Shorin Ryu
Red Belt w/ two stripes - Soo Bahk Do

Jasper

Spectator

20 posts

Monday 30th April 2007 at 21:31

Well after one month of TJJ I've invested in a CIMAC gi, a good bargain at Â£27 including belt