subject: Bjj Gi [print this page] You might know a lot about the martial art form called the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but do you know about the attire used for this sport? The name for the attire, which is composed of a pair of trousers and a matching jacket, is Gi. Practicing this martial art from Japan also requires the use of a belt. The main purpose of the belt is to hold the jacket together and keep it closed.
You might be familiar with the fact that the belt worn in many of the sports will be symbolizing the ranking of the players in that specific art or sport. This Japanese martial art also follows the same principle with its belt. It can even be collectively referred to as a kimono. Sizing for all men is a standard range of grades A0 to A7.
There are certain rules and regulations governing the practice and actual playing of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When choosing the color of your jacket, there are certain things you must remember and certain colors you can use. All glittering colors are not allowed. For the main colors, you can choose blue, black, or both.
You will also be able to find white jackets. However, that fact does not discount the fact that many jurisdictions actually do not have any power to dictate what the colors of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu GI should be. You can choose any solid color. Someone who has earned a blue belt is usually given the chance to take his pick among the colors. That happens to be one of the many advantages that other sports have over others. In normal times, however, the belt to be worn should be in accordance with that of the color of the 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. Practicing the martial art would mean there would be a lot of sweating involved. For personal hygiene as well as health reasons, washing the Gi becomes imperative. There will be close contact with other players. Thus, washing the Gi becomes imperative.
Fading of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gi can happen if washing is not done in the right way. 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 white belt, for instance, has to have a width measuring 5 cm. With two knots, the belt will be proudly worn around the waist. The jacket should be long enough to reach the thighs of the wearer. When you are wearing the pant and jacket, it must be of the same color. No competition will allow the entry of a practitioner who is wearing black pants with blue jackets.
