BJJ Jiu-Jitsu Gis (Uniform/Clothing), Patches, and Training Apparel Explained - Kama School Time

[@John_Nada_]

I love the freedom of my gym, any gi, any patches, whatever you want to do.... Just train people

[@JCBPARISPARIS]

You are lucky, it is less and less like that !!!

[@williamperez9827]

I have trained at 4 places ... never been asked to wear a certain gi or patch.

[@JCBPARISPARIS]

@@williamperez9827 so you have never trained at Gracie Barra eg

[@williamperez9827]

@@JCBPARISPARIS nope ... haven't had the pleasure

[@wqmf9356]

@@JCBPARISPARIS It's what I hate about them.

[@anonymouse7095]

When I retire, I plan on touring the country and training at my favorite BJJ gyms. Yours is on the list!

[@mhaggerty6636]

what a cool idea

[@33iknow]

I've found when traveling it is best to bring a white gi. I showed up in a blue gi at a very traditional school and you'd think I walked in with 2 heads . They had a gi I could borrow so it was no big deal just a little awkward...

[@keitheager6023]

I appreciate these long format videos Ryan. They’ve given me some good guidance from afar over the past couple years.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Thank you. I’ll try to do more.

[@HansDavidian]

Gonna get myself a pink gi because I want to sparkle.

[@Asoka-eb8ru]

I hope you don't plan on competeing, in BJJ tournaments they only allow these 3 colours white,black and blue gi. If you're just training any coloured gi is fine if your school allows it. In my school they only allow the traditional white gi, black or blue.

[@KarmaLodroSenge]

I usually like an A3, even though it is a little big for me. But it allows me to shrink it in the washer/dryer down to the perfect size.

[@stevesanders5348]

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Then come!

[@dominicgomez4229]

same here! i have to wait a year though. :(

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

we're not going anywhere.

[@Wrahns]

I love my Hyperlite by Hyperfly. So comfy and light in the tropical north I live in.

[@jayfude1736]

Ryan, could please make a video whether people can learn Gracie Jiu Jitsu or BJJ if their underweight, anorexic or extremely weak it would be very helpful

[@isaacsander9590]

Really like old school 900g double wev judo gi that feel like cardboard when you put it on

[@MoooseBlood]

Got dang bruh thats crazy lol

[@St1cKnGoJuGgAlO]

I have some older double weave judo gis that I can literally stand up

[@junon]

My favourite is my old Atama gold weave but my Mizuno Eurocomp was my 2nd. That thing was like a led vest. I think they aren't allowed in competition anymore.

[@StevenEspaniola]

Great run down! Super helpful!

[@edwinrodriguez534]

I'm about to begin learning BJJ and a brown belt friend of mine guided me through getting my first Gi (materials/brands/appropriate colors) and I ended up getting an Albino & Preto that fit me perfectly! I'm so stoked!!

[@rickn346]

How's the BJJ journey been?

[@dryzf]

My biggest frustration in starting jiu jitsu was probably trying to find gear that fit to train in being a fat, out of shape guy. It's definitely a barrier, especially to those with low self esteem and confidence from their physical condition. I don't have those problems, but I know it is a problem with getting some of those people to even consider trying jiu jitsu. Ironically, GB says "jiu jitsu for everyone" but you have to buy Their gear and it probably won't fit those larger people looking to make a lifestyle change.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We stock large sizes and also stock “H” variants.

[@dryzf]

No, I did not start at GB, although my first school was a former GB affiliate/lineage. Jiu jitsu was a natural choice for me as I used to wrestle. I am still an athletic big guy. I just wish those fatties looking to get in shape would try jiu jitsu vs some chain health club. So much more beneficial IMO.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

And if chain health clubs work, there would be no CrossFit.

[@dryzf]

@@KamaJiuJitsu I'm a tweener lol Don't think I am quite an H yet, maybe 20 more lbs. fatboybjj.com is where I get my gi's. They fit really loose on me now, but any brand A6 hemmed is still super tight. But I am training about 2-3x a week, and down 50lbs in 3 years jiu jitsu & only minor diet changes lol

[@HussarPlays]

Thank you. Super helpful video.

[@mattzod231]

At one old school I went to 15 years ago the owner sold me a Brazilian top team gi ....But a instructor from Brazil wouldn't allow me to wear it because it was his rival .. LoL... and after he left a week later I could wear it!!! LoL

[@JamesJohnson-fb1sg]

Are there any companies that sell pants and jackets separately? Also, I've been nervous to have my gi's tailored for fear of them ripping at the new seams. How do you address that? Do you address that? If it matters I'm an A4 long in pants, but the A4 jackets are very tight around my torso and leave red marks in my arm pits from friction (with a shirt on under).

[@JoseGarcia-rd4uh]

OMG I’m using that Huskular 😂

[@binaryglitch64]

$30 Hawk & $30 Dragon Fight Wears Gis all day baby! I'm in this place between homeless and having made it off the streets and even in my destitute final situation I can keep enough gis to stay fresh on the mats. Granted all I do is work & bjj, that's basically my whole life right there but hey it works.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You’re certainly going about it the right way for you!

[@binaryglitch64]

@@KamaJiuJitsu we're all grappling with life, I just happened to get swept at the moment, I've pulled out one of it's posts, and am rotating hips as of current, setting up for a sweep back to dominant... I may make it, I may need to try a new approach we'll see, but either way I lean something.

[@jacktaufer6461]

I like the new white gis!

[@cerebus77]

What about Origin Gi’s? Best gi on the market and made in America

[@300shields]

Love the videos! I live currently in Jupiter Florida. I was wondering if you guys had a school or an affiliate school ? Thanks!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

The only one we have at the moment is in Honolulu.

[@ronin6327]

How about rash guards? Could we wear rash guards not from Kama jiu Jitsu but like from Gracie Jiu Jitsu or wartribe like Rickson? Thank you for this video Ryan, I plan to one day move to Orange County one day!

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Our members wear any rashguard under their Gis. During the summer when we go no gi, then KJJ rashguard/t-shirt only.

[@ronin6327]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu ok thank you for the fast reply Ryan!

[@MagickArmory]

If you're not rocking an "Origin USA " gi then you're missing out my friends. Hemp gi's are fire too . I've never felt a bamboo 1 .

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

I have three of Origin’s top of the line Gis. Not a huge fan. But that’s just me. Others like them.

[@billyohara239]

thanks

[@mstrshkbrnnn1999]

I’m not a fan of rip stop either. It tends to pinch a lot, and they’re almost too light for my preference

[@jacktaufer6461]

I use OxyClean on my Gis. It takes all the funk out! I also only where white Gis so I bleach them a lot as well.

[@St1cKnGoJuGgAlO]

Careful. Bleaching will weaken the fabric over time.

[@soloban81]

St1cKnGoJuGgAlO and yellow it too. OxiClean whitening does all the work and you don’t need the bleach.

[@nickk1456]

I personally think avocado, magenta and orange kimonos are the bee’s knees! 😂

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You’re unique, Nik.

[@durtydeedsREI]

Guy at my academy trains with an orange Dragonball Z Gi. It's dope.

[@tristanclaxton9329]

I I love Bells thanks for turning me on to them Both my white and blue built are custom made

[@cbrusharmy]

I feel like there is too much branding/patching going on, but I realize advertisement helps.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

It was worse in the 90s in Brazil.

[@reddgazelle2338]

Ah man, just started Jiu-Jitsu and I’m 6’8 235 so it’s been pretty difficult finding a gi. Still not quite as difficult as being a beginner and learning the ropes though lol

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

A4L?

[@reddgazelle2338]

That’ll have to do for now, but I think I need a size A4 in beanpole haha

[@emoxvx]

I'd rather get a cheaper and functional gi than an expensive one that I'll be afraid to use.

[@JCBPARISPARIS]

Thanks, it's not common to have a good opinion about gi. How about kids ? they are lighter, less strong, do you think a light and cheap (not too cheap 😀) gi is ok for them ?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

of course. especially if they're growing quickly.

[@jiu-jitsu8234]

I don’t know which size gi I should get I’m 5’5 and 109 which size should I get

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

A1 or A0L if there is one

[@Case590N]

what if your visiting from another school? i go to a renzo school would the patches be a issue?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

For us, no, not if you’re just visiting. People pay money to drop in for however long they’re visiting. We don’t feel the need to require they buy merchandise, as well. We won’t stop them if they WANT to buy something, though. 😁😉🤙

[@Case590N]

@@KamaJiuJitsu im going to Vancouver soon, i plan on visiting two Gracie schools out there. one requires a white gi so i need to rent one (i only have blue and black). i plan on buying the small patches and sewing them onto my gym bag.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Having your own white gi is always good to have.

[@TheProdigy260592]

Ryan, lucky gis are quite expensive. Are there any other gi brands you vouch for ?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu Brand Gis! 😂

[@TheProdigy260592]

@@KamaJiuJitsu lol no way Gracie Humaita would allow

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Lol.

[@vincentv6815]

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

You’re actually more like an A5/A5H/A6.

[@TheProdigy260592]

Ryan, do you sell the hemp plain white ? I’m after a hemp gi but in Sydney aus

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Not yet. I might be putting an order in early next year.

[@TheProdigy260592]

Kama Jiu-Jitsu appreciate the response. Where can I follow you to see if this happens?

[@TheProdigy260592]

@@KamaJiuJitsu any luck? I tried Datsusara but they have expensive as shipping :(

[@addisonporter1316]

The rules about Gis do they apply to visitors?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Depends on where you go. Here, we don’t care (unless your gi is dirty/stinky, then we’ll spot you a loaner gi).

[@addisonporter1316]

@Stogie D I only own white Gis but I was referring to the no other club patch rule.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

That rule only applies to members, not visitors.

[@Nasirali-is9bx]

Hello sir

[@Taekwon-Brando]

Do your students get the patch free?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

It comes with the KJJ gi.

[@Taekwon-Brando]

@@KamaJiuJitsu we have a student from KJJ Dallas and still proudly wears his Kama gi! Our professor doesn’t mind what school or patches your gi has on it, just loves to train

[@Taekwon-Brando]

Atleast I think it’s Dallas

[@johnkennedy4921]

Who makes your house gi?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We do.

[@Rpd2233]

What company makes that black hemp Gi?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We did.

[@Rpd2233]

@@KamaJiuJitsu does that mean you no longer do?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We haven’t in a year or so. We DO have a few left in inventory in select sizes. Email us with your desired size(s) at [e-mail] if you’d like to make a purchase of one of the last remaining black hemp KJJ gis.

[@shabblabbat]

One help for anti-funk is to hang dry the gi in the sun.

[@fulaan1]

Does hemp fabric breathe well?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

very

[@kshinn6032]

For someone getting into Jiu-Jitsu the gi thing seems really odd. Your rules are a lot more reasonable than other schools. Makes me wonder if they care more about the gi than training...

[@psyience3213]

For most schools its a way to make big bucks. Near 100% markups on gis to have a couple patches put on them. Ive seen school tell you you have to buy their $100 gi for $250. No exceptions, no subsistutions. Dont have your school gi, dont come.

[@sliderx1897]

In most cases its about money. I know schools that u have to buy the gi from them, of u have to have a specific brand. A gi is a gi. Realistically a gi is just glorified workout clothes. My teacher is old school so we only wear white with no patches. But u can wear a 20$ gi or a 200$gi. But i love the freedom kama has

[@dryzf]

Gracie Barra makes you buy their gi, patches, rash guards, spats, shorts. Part of being uniform to them, part of making $$ for them.

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

It’s weird because our students buy our gear without being mandated to. Many have a collection of Kama gear to wear on and off the mat! Myself included! - Rusty

[@sliderx1897]

@@KamaJiuJitsu thats how it should be! You should want to show pride in and support your school, not forced too

[@borborygmus5873]

Instead of having "Kama" on your gis, could your students save money and just have "," put on their gis?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

😂

[@devgurjar3064]

I am from india i want this uniform

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

We still have a few remaining in selected sizes, but shipping from the USA to India will be cost prohibitive.

[@j.campbellscmb1740]

No Origin gi?

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

Do you own a studio? Have you tried ordering product from them?

[@j.campbellscmb1740]

@@KamaJiuJitsu no I don't own a studio. But I do have a gi from them. Well built. Tough weave to rip. Light for what it is. Air dries overnight. Best part is that all of the Gis are made here in the U.S., as in the cotton is grown here, weaved here, sewen here. I am only a beginner white belt, nowhere near in the same league as any of you here.

[@sliderx1897]

I takemy inside labels out. They irritate my neck

[@user-tv7su1ck1f]

So much patch politics.

[@williamperez9827]

Sooooo many rules ... good video though 👍🏻

[@BobBob-il2ku]

Tide sport and odoban found at Home Depot keep the Stink away

[@soloban81]

Smeeg Doodle Lysol fabric sanitizer works good too.

[@MagickArmory]

I never understood the mandatory school patch thing unless you are a competition focused school and you want your students to show everyone where their from at a tournament. I mean there really isnt any good reason in my opinion to make students wear school gis /patches I mean everyone already knows that ur training at the school so the only point is it makes the school a little extra money . Just my opinion lol

[@KamaJiuJitsu]

There, their, they’re. Then don’t train at that school. Simple.

[@devgurjar3064]

Hlp me