Kimono's
Gi's/Kimono's for BJJ, Judo & Karate
Types of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi
There are a few things to consider when you purchase a Brazilian jiu Jitsu gi. Most will look towards the style of the gi prior to making a buying decision. There is certainly nothing wrong with this approach as you definitely want the best looking gi in the appropriate color for you needs. However, as the saying goes, looks are not everything and you need to apply a few little additional criteria when selecting a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi. Namely, you will want to determine whether or not you want a double weaved gi or a lightweight single weaved one.
Is a lightweight single weave Brazilian Jiu Jiitsu gi better than a double weaved one? No, one is not better than the other. The double weaved gi is a lot more durable and is considered a better competition gi selection. A lightweight gi can also be good for competition since it weighs far less by the smaller collars allow for better gripping by an opponent. This is not a reason not to buy the lighter Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gi but it is something you need to be mindful of.
The double weaved BJJ gi may be a better choice in cold weather while the lightweight BJJ Kimono might be the wiser option for the hot summer months. Some may even wish to purchase both gis so they can alternative between the two as needed.
Just take the extra steps to properly care for the gis to ensure they last a long time. And with proper care, they definitely will last a long time.Judo Suits
It is important for Judo enthusiasts to purchase proper judo suits to practice in the dojo as well as having a durable gi ready for competition. The sport of Judo is a growing one and it can be taught to children as young as age six. Having high quality judo suits is important since the material will be grabbed, stretched, pulled, gripped, and yanked. It is said among Judo clubs that you must fall a thousand times before you can execute one good throw. You will learn to fall properly without being injured during instruction, and quality judo suits are essential for judo practices, workshops, local tournaments, and regional championships. Judo suits are made by a number of manufacturers such as Adidas, Giko, and Cimac. These great brands are available at www.fightstoremma.com where quality is an important concern. Double stitching of the gi jacket along the hemming of the neck and front is an important consideration since it is grabbed during judo workouts, and used as leverage. The jacket sleeves should also be durable since they are yanked and gripped to execute throws during tournaments. Having at least two judo suits is recommended, which provides one for dojo workouts and the other for tournament use. This also insures that a clean uniform will be at hand to show respect for this ancient martial art of the gentle way, which is the meaning of ju-do as it is translated to English. A fresh uniform also shows respect to members of your club who you are in close contact with as you practice hip throws, foot sweeps, and other techniques.
Karate Gi
The karate gi is the traditional training uniform for karate. It is a lot like the judogi, or judo training uniform. The karate gi typically opens in the front and is held closed by the obi, or belt. This uniform consists of a jacket and pants. The gis are usually a very simple, plain design, and come in a variety of weights and sizes.
When choosing a karate gi for your training, most students wear either white or black. Altough, depending of the school and the teacher, one may be allowed red or blue as well. The fight store mma has a large variety of karate gis to choose from in a variety of colors. Make sure before you go online to obtain a gi you know the uniform lengths and requirements for your school, and have your measurements ready.
Most students only need a gi that weighs about 8 oz. If the student is to perform at a tournament or competition, one may want to obtain a 10 or 12 ounce gi. The fight store mma has all these gis and the obi, or belts, that the competitor will need.
There are also a number of different cuts to the karate gi uniform. The Japanese cut is one of the more popular cuts, but there are also the European and ladies cuts. These and more unifgorms are all available at the fight store mma website. No matter what your karate or judo needs, you are sure to find everything at the fight store mma.



