| Karate Gi's, Judo Gi's, Tae Kwon Do Gi's - what | | | | notice, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kimonos have a very |
| do they all have in common? They all rip when | | | | thick fabric and are reinforced around all joints |
| you use them for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Everyone has | | | | especially in the arm pits and between the legs |
| done it at some point, and they all learn the hard | | | | and on the knees, as these are the most |
| way. Split pants, torn kimonos, ripped sleeves; a | | | | common areas where rips occur. They also have |
| Gi must stand up to the demands that the sport | | | | very thick collars which make it harder to tear |
| puts on it. | | | | when your opponent is pulling on it. |
| Karate Gi's and Tae Kwon Do Gi's are specific for | | | | Another thing that makes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| that sport. The opponents in these sports do not | | | | Kimonos unique is their designs and styles. There |
| grab the Gi, so there's no reason to reinforce | | | | are so many styles to choose from, so finding a |
| them. They are usually very thin and flimsy, so | | | | style that suits you is made very easily. You can |
| the athlete can kick and punch in them. Judo Gi's | | | | choose different colors, different looks, and add |
| are a little more durable, however they are not as | | | | your own style to them with patches that reflect |
| durable as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi's. They are baggier, | | | | your team, etc. |
| so it makes it harder to throw your opponent and | | | | Gi's are made different for their individual sports. |
| the pants are extremely thin because it's illegal to | | | | BJJ is no different. Over the years, the Brazilian Jiu |
| grab the pants in Judo. | | | | Jitsu Kimono manufacturers have modified and |
| Brazilian Jiu jitsu Kimonos or Gi's, on the other | | | | reinforced them so many times, they are now |
| hand, have a unique style because of the unique | | | | incredibly durable. All the name brands are very |
| nature of the sport. It incorporates elements of | | | | good quality. Get a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kimono that |
| Judo, but because so much time is spent on the | | | | has the design and style you want and have fun |
| ground, other factors come into play. If you | | | | training. |