Choosing a GI

danfaggella · 04-30-2006, 07:29 PM

I've been grappling without a gi for a while now. On mondays we have agi class and I usually borrow one, but I think I aught to get one of my own, especially since I might be going to a gi jujutsu establishment more often (Tim Burrill's). However, I'm a bit new to the gi, and need to know how to pick one that will suit me, so I'll lay down some questions:

-What brands are preferable?

-How do Judo/Jujutsu gi's differ?

-Single weave, double weave? I don't think I'll be rolling with a gi every day, but I also don't want one that will fall apart on me.

-Do the sizes of the gi's correlate to shirt sizes at all?

I'll expect that some of you guys know a good deal about this topic (tant?).

Thanks ahead of time.

J-Luck · 04-30-2006, 07:40 PM

Tim is putting in an order soon. Just go up there or e-mail him and ask him if you can get one when he orders. His e-mail is on his website.

Tant01 · 04-30-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danfaggella

I've been grappling without a gi for a while now. On mondays we have agi class and I usually borrow one, but I think I aught to get one of my own, especially since I might be going to a gi jujutsu establishment more often (Tim Burrill's). However, I'm a bit new to the gi, and need to know how to pick one that will suit me, so I'll lay down some questions:

-What brands are preferable?

-How do Judo/Jujutsu gi's differ?

-Single weave, double weave? I don't think I'll be rolling with a gi every day, but I also don't want one that will fall apart on me.

-Do the sizes of the gi's correlate to shirt sizes at all?

I'll expect that some of you guys know a good deal about this topic (tant?).

Thanks ahead of time.

Who me?

LOL Yeah... How tall are you? I'm 5-9 and fit a size 6...

You get what you pay for (usually) regardless of brand name.

There is little difference between Judo and Jiu-Jitsu Gi but sometimes seam placement... some are more/less comfortable depending on how much time you spend on your back.

Also only some types will be permitted for Judo competitions... I'm sure Tim Mousel can hook you up with the good stuff! Shop the site you're on!

I recommend a double weave, It'll cost more money but worth it!

EmptyneSs · 04-30-2006, 08:31 PM

i still have my basic, 50 dollar judo gi that i first got when i started judo/jiu jitsu. its pretty dirty and ragged, but its served me fine.

J-Luck · 04-30-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Luck

Tim is putting in an order soon. Just go up there or e-mail him and ask him if you can get one when he orders. His e-mail is on his website.

I mean Tim Burrill.

aseepish · 04-30-2006, 10:11 PM

I looooove my Koral Competition (double weave) gi. I've also trained with Atama, Keiko Raca, and Mizuno gis. I haven't had problems with any of them, although the Keiko Raca pants tore after about a year of heavy use (I only had the single gi at the time, and was training four to five times per week).

I don't mind training exclusively in a heavy gi, probably because I've never trained with a single-weave. I don't find them uncomfortable or too hot.

For gi reviews, check here http://www.jokerjitsu.com/gi/

Also search this forum - this topic seems to resurface every year or so.

danfaggella · 04-30-2006, 10:23 PM

I know that Mat Santos/Tim Burrill order some, but I might be trying to find something different, either cheaper or just different in color or style or something. I don't want a fancy gi, just a durable one that i dig.

J-Luck, will a Judo gi work in a BJJ class, or will it not work out?

thanks

J-Luck · 04-30-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danfaggella

I know that Mat Santos/Tim Burrill order some, but I might be trying to find something different, either cheaper or just different in color or style or something. I don't want a fancy gi, just a durable one that i dig.

J-Luck, will a Judo gi work in a BJJ class, or will it not work out?

thanks

I'm not experienced in Gi differences, though I do no that Tim hasn't stopped anyone for wearing a wrong Gi before that I have seen. I've only been there for a lil over a month, but I doubt he would care.

SamuraiGuy · 04-30-2006, 10:32 PM

Judo and Jiu Jitsu Gi's are almost interchangeable, I would recommend getting Judo if your doing Judo etc.. but its not that big a deal, for instance, my BJJ gi is what I wear to Judo.

Personally I have a Keiko Raca, (and a no name one), the no name one kinda shrunk up, so did the Keiko.. but... the no name one is sorta shrunk, and it doesnt feel as nice, I dont know its kinda.. strange...

You get what you pay for though, my Keiko Raca, cost me 35 bucks more maybe (canadian), and I've only worn the no name one once since I got the Keiko.

Cant stand wearing it now....

Most people at my gym are rolling in Keiko or Koral's, Koral is a very popular Gi, must be a reason for that.

danfaggella · 04-30-2006, 10:37 PM

Good comments, thanks guys.

Time to shop, hopefully I find something unbleached, I like unbleached a whole lot more.

7r14ngL3Ch0k3 · 04-30-2006, 10:40 PM

If youre gonna get a Gi, minus well get a nice one, i suggest this...http://atama-kimonos.com/products/ki...mund/index.htm

Tant01 · 04-30-2006, 11:15 PM

A lot of folks like the Mizuno Gi as well...

blitz · 05-01-2006, 05:37 AM

I have a Koral gi and I personally don't like it =o I liked the atama more, I haven't tried any of the other brands though.

danfaggella · 05-01-2006, 08:40 AM

Thanks.

I think I'll probably be getting a Mizuno double weave pretty soon, first I need to find out my size.

J-LUCK-

I am going to TIM BURRILL's this tuesday!

SamuraiGuy · 05-01-2006, 08:42 AM

Your getting a double weave going into summer... yeesh that could get hot....

The singles will hold up fine, I wouldnt worry about having it rip or anything like that... I've only seen a few no name Gi's rip.... I wouldnt recommend double weave for the summer though... very hot.

04-30-2006, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
danfaggella Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston RI Posts: 1,089 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Choosing a GI I've been grappling without a gi for a while now. On mondays we have agi class and I usually borrow one, but I think I aught to get one of my own, especially since I might be going to a gi jujutsu establishment more often (Tim Burrill's). However, I'm a bit new to the gi, and need to know how to pick one that will suit me, so I'll lay down some questions: -What brands are preferable? -How do Judo/Jujutsu gi's differ? -Single weave, double weave? I don't think I'll be rolling with a gi every day, but I also don't want one that will fall apart on me. -Do the sizes of the gi's correlate to shirt sizes at all? I'll expect that some of you guys know a good deal about this topic (tant?). Thanks ahead of time.

04-30-2006, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-Luck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,349 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tim is putting in an order soon. Just go up there or e-mail him and ask him if you can get one when he orders. His e-mail is on his website. __________________ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Phillipians 4:13

04-30-2006, 10:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
aseepish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: British Columbia Posts: 1,638 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I looooove my Koral Competition (double weave) gi. I've also trained with Atama, Keiko Raca, and Mizuno gis. I haven't had problems with any of them, although the Keiko Raca pants tore after about a year of heavy use (I only had the single gi at the time, and was training four to five times per week). I don't mind training exclusively in a heavy gi, probably because I've never trained with a single-weave. I don't find them uncomfortable or too hot. For gi reviews, check here http://www.jokerjitsu.com/gi/ Also search this forum - this topic seems to resurface every year or so. __________________ "It was about that time I realized that searching was my symbol, the emblem of those who go out at night with nothing in mind, the motives of a destroyer of compasses." -Cortázar

04-30-2006, 10:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
SamuraiGuy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,866 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Judo and Jiu Jitsu Gi's are almost interchangeable, I would recommend getting Judo if your doing Judo etc.. but its not that big a deal, for instance, my BJJ gi is what I wear to Judo. Personally I have a Keiko Raca, (and a no name one), the no name one kinda shrunk up, so did the Keiko.. but... the no name one is sorta shrunk, and it doesnt feel as nice, I dont know its kinda.. strange... You get what you pay for though, my Keiko Raca, cost me 35 bucks more maybe (canadian), and I've only worn the no name one once since I got the Keiko. Cant stand wearing it now.... Most people at my gym are rolling in Keiko or Koral's, Koral is a very popular Gi, must be a reason for that. __________________ "a few User CP's that are pretty significant ones(like a BoarSpear or SamuraiGuy one). " - GracieHunter I choke people, I dont poke people. -- Me Were you born to resist or be abused? I swear I'll never give in, I refuse. -- Foo Fighters I want a girl that spends more time on her back than Royce Gracie. I'll knee you in the face like your name was Josh Koschek -- Me

04-30-2006, 11:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tant01 Humble Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Ca. USA Posts: 5,123 Groans: 0 Groaned at 14 Times in 9 Posts	A lot of folks like the Mizuno Gi as well... __________________ "In all countries where personal freedom is valued, however much each individual may rely on legal redress, the right of each to carry arms - and these the best and the sharpest - for his own protection in case of extremity, is a right of nature indelible and irrepressible, and the more it is sought to be repressed the more it will recur." James Paterson

04-30-2006, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
EmptyneSs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cali Posts: 2,120 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i still have my basic, 50 dollar judo gi that i first got when i started judo/jiu jitsu. its pretty dirty and ragged, but its served me fine.

04-30-2006, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
danfaggella Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston RI Posts: 1,089 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know that Mat Santos/Tim Burrill order some, but I might be trying to find something different, either cheaper or just different in color or style or something. I don't want a fancy gi, just a durable one that i dig. J-Luck, will a Judo gi work in a BJJ class, or will it not work out? thanks

04-30-2006, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
danfaggella Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston RI Posts: 1,089 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good comments, thanks guys. Time to shop, hopefully I find something unbleached, I like unbleached a whole lot more.

04-30-2006, 10:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
7r14ngL3Ch0k3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,514 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	If youre gonna get a Gi, minus well get a nice one, i suggest this...http://atama-kimonos.com/products/ki...mund/index.htm

05-01-2006, 05:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
blitz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Home Posts: 1,045 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a Koral gi and I personally don't like it =o I liked the atama more, I haven't tried any of the other brands though. __________________

05-01-2006, 08:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
danfaggella Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kingston RI Posts: 1,089 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks. I think I'll probably be getting a Mizuno double weave pretty soon, first I need to find out my size. J-LUCK- I am going to TIM BURRILL's this tuesday!

05-01-2006, 08:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
SamuraiGuy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,866 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Your getting a double weave going into summer... yeesh that could get hot.... The singles will hold up fine, I wouldnt worry about having it rip or anything like that... I've only seen a few no name Gi's rip.... I wouldnt recommend double weave for the summer though... very hot. __________________ "a few User CP's that are pretty significant ones(like a BoarSpear or SamuraiGuy one). " - GracieHunter I choke people, I dont poke people. -- Me Were you born to resist or be abused? I swear I'll never give in, I refuse. -- Foo Fighters I want a girl that spends more time on her back than Royce Gracie. I'll knee you in the face like your name was Josh Koschek -- Me

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