Judo GI for BJJ

hi currently use a fighting film black label judo gi and looking at bjj as supplement training, my question is would this gi be suitable for bjj, they are quite a thick/heavy jacket with regards material wheras from looking at bbj gi's they seem to be much lighter,

any comments will be appreciated

cletus

It'll be fine for training in, although the looser cut of a judo gi might make it easier to get grips on.

Don't think it would be acceptable for competition, something to do with the length of the skirt etc, but open to correction on that

Mellor

You'll be able to train in it no problem.
But as mentioned above it might give you an issue in comp, depends on a few factors tbh. The BJJ gi requirements are easily found.
Also, its probably a weight disadvantage in comp, also not an issue for training.

Doug Cartel

ronnoco13 wrote: »

hi currently use a fighting film black label judo gi and looking at bjj as supplement training, my question is would this gi be suitable for bjj, they are quite a thick/heavy jacket with regards material wheras from looking at bbj gi's they seem to be much lighter,

any comments will be appreciated

I have a Dan Rho that's very similar to the black label and I think one person ever has commented on it not being a BJJ gi. My Blitz gi on the other hand, everyone notices straight away that something isn't right. Never been told it's unacceptable for training in though.

Dermighty

ronnoco13 wrote: »

hi currently use a fighting film black label judo gi and looking at bjj as supplement training, my question is would this gi be suitable for bjj, they are quite a thick/heavy jacket with regards material wheras from looking at bbj gi's they seem to be much lighter,

any comments will be appreciated

How light the bjj gi is depends on which one you get. Hayabusa sell triple weave bjj gis which I imagine are like Judo gis.

you need to be able to throw people wearing a bjj gi so a judo gi will be fine I imagine.

People wear lighters gis for preference or for hotter weather and things like that, it's not a rule.

arybvtcw0eolkf

You'll be fine for training, but I'd get a cheap BJJ Gi when I could afford it.

The Judo gi is cut differently, although if you're a newbie at both styles you may not appreciate the difference right now.

Basically a Judo gi will be easier to grip up with, the sleeves are noticable looser (on the Judogi), as is the torso ~ but usually the Judo gi is heavier, with a stiffer collar so its harder to throw (than the BJJ gi), its easier for you to break grips, and harder for your BJJ training partner to collar choke you.

The skirt (lower half of the Judo gi) is longer and loser, but this won't mean a thing for the less technical player.

Lilianna Lazy Giant

Lilianna Lazy Giant wrote: »

You'll be fine for training, but I'd get a cheap BJJ Gi when I could afford it.

The Judo gi is cut differently, although if you're a newbie at both styles you may not appreciate the difference right now.

Basically a Judo gi will be easier to grip up with, the sleeves are noticable looser (on the Judogi), as is the torso ~ but usually the Judo gi is heavier, with a stiffer collar so its harder to throw (than the BJJ gi), its easier for you to break grips, and harder for your BJJ training partner to collar choke you.

The skirt (lower half of the Judo gi) is longer and loser, but this won't mean a thing for the less technical player.

have been doing judo a few years with a break for last year due to injury, could you recommend a cheap bjj gi?

arybvtcw0eolkf

ronnoco13 wrote: »

have been doing judo a few years with a break for last year due to injury, could you recommend a cheap bjj gi?

I'd always recommend asking your coach, he probably sells a half decent suit and you're supporting your club too. Failing that he'd give you a heads up.

Failing that I've no idea, sorry.. And sorry to hear about the Judo injury, but its all part and parcel of Judo I'm afraid, I'm never without an injury the more Judo I train

dubdamo

Lilianna Lazy Giant wrote: »

I'd always recommend asking your coach, he probably sells a half decent suit and you're supporting your club too. Failing that he'd give you a heads up.

Failing that I've no idea, sorry.. And sorry to hear about the Judo injury, but its all part and parcel of Judo I'm afraid, I'm never without an injury the more Judo I train

Mentioned to my physio that I was thinking of getting back into judo and his eyes lit up, CASHCOW.

arybvtcw0eolkf

dubdamo wrote: »

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Mentioned to my physio that I was thinking of getting back into judo and his eyes lit up, CASHCOW.

I'm lucky that my job pays my medical bills, plus I train with the Defence Forces Judo Club, plus regularly with the Garda Judo Club so I'm well looked after ~ however I'd swear my physio holidays on my injuries lol

can outsiders train with defences forces

arybvtcw0eolkf

ronnoco13 wrote: »

can outsiders train with defences forces

Nope

aFlabbyPanda

ronnoco13 wrote: »

could you recommend a cheap bjj gi?

You'll be hard pushed to do better than tatami for the money but there are a few Irish brands on the go now too.

http://www.tatamifightwear.com/

But check with your club, they might have some available too.