And They Call It BJJ Gi, For Short

How well do you know the martial art known as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Enough to be familiar with the required attire? It is the Gi, which consists of a jacket as well as a trouser. A belt is also a part of this martial art's uniform. It is what is used to keep the jacket closed.

In other sports or martial arts, the belt normally symbolizes one's level of proficiency or ranking in his chosen art. This Japanese martial art also follows the same principle with its belt. As a whole ensemble, the entire uniform can be called a "kimono". For normal sizing, men will pick from grade A0 to A7.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has its set of rules and regulations when it comes to how it should be played. When it comes to the jackets, there are specific colors that are prescribed and you should make use of them only. Glitters, sequins or shiny colors will not be acceptable. Blue and black are the two main colors you can choose from.

You will also be able to find white jackets. There are some jurisdictions, however, who have no say over the colors that are used for the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi. Any of these colors can be chosen. It is not unusual for one awarded a blue belt to choose his favorite color. This is considered to be a bonus in some sports. However, one should normally wear a belt of the same color as that of his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi. For instance, if you hold a white belt, you have to wear the white Gi and so on.

It is safe to wash the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi daily, after every use. This game involves too much of sweating and there will be wrestling actions. Thus, you have to wash it thoroughly to avoid the spread of infection or diseases. Remember that you will also have been in close contact with other players. Thus such washing is surely needed.

Fading of the colors of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi will be inevitable if you do not wash it properly. Maintenance of the Gi and washing has to be done properly. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi of only one color tends to be dyed heavily, so you should do some pre-treatment by washing it with 3 cups of white vinegar. Do this to avoid the color from fading.

The belts also come with corresponding measurements with respect to their width. A practitioner with a white belt must have a belt that is 5cm wide. Two knots will be made to secure the belt around the waist. The standard length of the jacket should be down to the thighs. The pants and the jacket should have the same color. Wearing a black pair of pants with a blue jacket will disqualify any competitor or practitioner in a match.