Buying A Gi - What You Need To Know!

[@shamoen]

Your question for you buying a GI should be "does it look good with a rash guard and pant combo only?" 😀😀😀😀

[@kylieminou7775]

Well, in my case, I'm partial to light weight, I trained karate for years and I like light gis, that being said, as I'm the person who probably looks worst in a gi that I know, I just want it to fit. I buy my gis at the academy, and ask the instructor "what do you recomend?", and I'm good to go. My last purchase, and only because my go to gi was falling apart, is an hyperfly something-something, black, because I have blue and they gave me the black to try first. The only ones I shy away are the whites, because, well, karate for many years. Thank you for the vid, it's so lovely to know there are vegans in your academy, vegetarian here, can't say I'm vegan because I buy animal products for my cats! Go vegan!💖💖💖

[@sliderx1897]

I dont study bjj but i enjoy watching videos like this. Ive studied Karate my whole life its a family thing. But all we get to wear is white! Lol not even colored stitching just white. I experiment with different brands, fabrics, weights but they are all still just white. I live vicariously through u bjj practicioners, it would be nice to be able to mix it up once in a while.

[@donniehallaman7685]

Hey man nothing wrong with a little cross training find a chill school and roll osss brother

[@St1cKnGoJuGgAlO]

I jave several brands and color gis for my judo training but my blue double woven fuji is by far my fave.

[@chtopteam]

Thanks for the tips. Personally I enjoy xguardbrand or redjourneybrand gi's. Lot of designs, options, colors, and matching rashguards.

[@aleksander7014]

I’d recommend a black gi if you’re training on dirty mats/ borrowed like if you train in a school you don’t want a stained white gi on the first day

[@toadamine]

If you're training on dirty mats, find a better gym! How friggin hard is it to mop the mats? Dirty mats are a health hazard.

[@seekn.destroy4064]

White gi's give that asshole stain. Gross

[@DavidCarterBJJ]

I love my Axiom from Origin. Origin makes some of the best stuff, lightweight, and an awesome locking belt system on the pants.

[@minedgravy380]

would you recommend them for a first gi? Id rather spend more money now over having to buy a new one 6 months later

[@DavidCarterBJJ]

@@minedgravy380 if you don't mind spending the money, and you know you're in it for the long run, then i would go ahead and get one. I've had mine for over 2 years now. Just bought a replacement pants because the knees finally gave out. But lasted much longer than my other pants did.

[@minedgravy380]

@@DavidCarterBJJ I will go with them then,I really like that they make everything in the US too.

[@vitaly6312]

@@minedgravy380 yes. Made in USA and reasonably priced. Lots of 10% off coupons out there. $150 for a USA made gi is pretty awesome.

[@Taatris]

Too good this video... Helped a lot and very comforting aura. 👍

[@keiths5931]

Why do those guys need vegan patches? Its not like they wont tell you within 5 seconds of initial conversation with them....

[@emsrusty846]

BAHAHA ! you’re the man

[@ryanrizley2955]

Yes!!!hahAha

[@Tin98Tin]

So you can avoid them

[@andrewmacedo9570]

Veganisim is a metal illness

[@billsullivan9955]

I want a patch that says, "I

[@JamaaLS]

4:58 vegans....

[@ninjamaster7724]

A lot of the time,size guides are all to go by because shops in Australia don't have a huge range of gi brands and types to choose from and try on. Can't buy Koral in any store in Australia,how about Atama?Can't find them anywhere either? How about Kingz Sovereign 2.0 or cool gi's like the Star Trek Spock gi? Etc.

[@kob3178]

True true

[@Omenxiiii]

Go light.. I repeat go light. Heavy is like working out in a coat

[@kameronskates2888]

Note taken

[@rfrancoi]

Valuable information, thank you Sir.

[@currypablo]

Coach Tom you're a Monster bro. Was a pleasure meeting you at world masters.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Thank you man, what a great event. Great meeting you I hope our paths cross again (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@dannychampion25]

What is good heavyweight go for a good price that I can get

[@mimiyolk]

Thank you for the information :)

[@vitaly6312]

Where can I get one of those fancy The North Face Gis?

[@ahmaddanish9875]

I'm making Customized gi's in pakistan with an experience of 8 years. I'm recently working with many academies from in USA and one from New Zealand.

[@ahmaddanish9875]

You can order your custom design for rash guards and kimonos.

[@slickrgl]

Im a vegan looking into trying bjj soon and i just love it when i stumble upon videos where in i don't expect the subject to be brought up, brought up. 😁 Very informative vid my friend. Love it. 😊

[@jiujitsu94]

I love Fuji tops, but their pants run one size too short. For example, if you buy an A2, you have to buy A3 size pants. Weird

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Yes all companies have weird sizing issues I have found! Happy rolling (-: Coach Tom

[@patbateman69420]

Angelo DelSenno so glad you said that. I bought a Fuji gi and the pants shrunk after one wash while the top still fits great.

[@edwardtodd2807]

I'm a 16 year old male who is 5 foot 7 and way at 155. What is my GI size because i want to buy my first GI online

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

My instinct is a2 or even a1. Use online size guides from the manufacturer you wish to buy from. (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@edwardtodd2807]

Thanks

[@shaneago]

Is there anywhere in Adelaide you can buy a gi? Seems like the only place is Synergy

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

There are other smaller martial arts shops but a lot order through their academy (customised gis like we sell) or simply buy online. Happy gi buying and great to hear from a fellow Adelaidian! (-: Tom Davey

[@yoo5394]

I'm lost i start Kajukenbo in 1 week instructor didnt say nun about buying one

[@swimwithsharks7]

Great video. Extremely informative

[@maxbandrowski7806]

Hey I'm 17 6'2 167lbs what size would you recommend as I think I would fit either A2L or A3

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Sounds about right

[@user-yh7cf3ew5e]

I'm 5'7-5'8 I weigh 120lbs bulking to 125lbs what size do I get a1 or a2?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Use online size guides as every brand is different. Off the toip of my head, my guess would be a2. Can always shrink it or put on muscle. (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@novyx1]

I am 5'6" 155 I wear a sanabul A1.

[@smallgalaxy7509]

What's the difference between the male and female cuts for gis? Does it make a difference?

[@lulu4life57]

Yes it does! But it depends on the brand. Tatami for example sells gis especially for women

[@ahmaddanish9875]

Yes man obviously female gi's are made in special sizings. for example, female gis are wide from chest and hips etc.

[@dylanniediznski7524]

I have a question. I’m buying my gi from Elite Sports. I’m 5’8, 150lbs, and have a pant size of 30/32. My current/future gym doesn’t have anymore gi’s available. Any size recommendations for me? For when I’m buying then online. Much appreciated

[@brandoncheek2597]

A2, if you intend to gain weight go for an A3. I'm 5'9" 190 and wear A3 but they're a little long.

[@isaisa8888]

I'm a little worried because the gi I got (*from the place I'm about to start at it) doesn't fit but I'm only 5'1 and the instructor said that it was ok because I will lose weight" and that "its too long on me with the bigger size so I need to have the smaller one" but this one doesn't really fit at all, I don't feel confident and its very tight.

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

make sure you are comfortable and yes no doubt the gi will fit once bjj fitness takes hold in your life! (-: Professor Tom Davey

[@FluffySalmonX]

Man i thought keanu reeves shaved, smiled and taught bjj. Thanks for the awesome vids im out to try out the sneaky kimura tonight 😁

[@epiconside]

r u saying this guy looks like KR? NO FUCKIN WAY

[@YerlanMIR]

So how long is Jony Ive into BJJ?

[@chris22bears98]

I’m 5’11 180lbs and 60 inch wingspan what gi should I get

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

google. (-: Professor Tom Davey

[@johnclarkeboy3643]

Are you a T-rex😂😂You do realise 60 inches is 5 foot.I think you mean 70 inches mate.

[@garnetnard4284]

Test

[@jediknight2627]

Why are bjj academy's picky on the color of gis?

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

Its just a uniformity thing and some academies want you to purchase their 'in house' gis for similar reasons. I don't enforce it in my academy and let students wear what they want but recommend blue, black or white for competitors. (-: Coach Tom Davey

[@jediknight2627]

The Grappling Academy where are you located? I love your channel. You've helped me out alot. I was t to train with you guys

[@TheGrapplingAcademy]

HI Kory, I teach out of Adelaide, South Australia at South Coast BJJ & MMA (-: Coach Tom

[@horizonseason2475]

I’m having a bit of trouble. I’m starting jujitsu and I need to buy a gi my coach said it’s fine with whatever gi because anyone in the gym can use whatever gi they want. I’m ok with buying any kind just don’t know what size I am, would you please help me. I’m 15 214 pounds And I’m 5’6 Pant size(if that helps) 28x29

[@shewolf8771]

I am buying a pink one 😊

[@_year-sb6sy]

Awhh I want a pink one but I do Japanese Jiu Jitsu so it has to be plain white 🥺😂

[@seekn.destroy4064]

I bled all over a guy's brand spanking new gi. Looked like a used maxi pad. That class cost me $200.