postheadericon Tips on Buying the Jiu Jitsu Gear




by Joan Meleen


If you want your Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) training sessions to be enjoyable, then you should not compromise on your Jiu Jitsu gear selection. A lot of people out there will quickly opt for the unprofessional move of replacing this gear with others that resemble it. The gears differ in styles, so such a move is unwelcome. Moreover, acquiring the correct gear helps a lot in making your training sessions a success in many areas, for instance grip making, placements of the hands, submission defense, grappling and so much more.

Categorizing the Gear According to the Weaves of the Fabric

From the above factor, you therefore find that you cannot overlook the importance of buying the proper attire. To start with, the gears usually come based on various criteria. The most common one is perhaps based on the weave of the cloth used for making the gear. Weaves determine the lifespan of the gear, especially with the jacket, nevertheless, long lasting jackets in many cases come with similar pants.

Under weave classification, there are the single weave gears, the double weave gears, the gold weave gears and other customized weave gears. These will normally be labeled accordingly. If you are a BJJ starter, then it might be more appropriate to buy the single weave. They are lighter, but not that durable, and many people find them to be less expensive. On the other hand, the double weaves are heavier. As such, you have to buy ones that are fitting in order for them to be comfortable when training.

Single and double weaves are used in making the gold weaves. The combination has a double advantage of increasing the gold weaves strength as well as making it light enough for practice. This therefore makes them a preferred choice for BJJ competitions.

Anything else not found in the above three weaves is broadly classified into the 'others' group of gears. Apparently, these customized gears are slowly picking up with many manufacturers.

Buying By the Gear Size Criterion

Numerous sizes exist for the BJJ gears. Manufacturers play a very key role in the variations of these sizes. Letter 'A' stands for men's gears, and the minimum size is A0 while the maximum one is A6. Letter 'F' stands for ladies' sizes. The sizes meant for children are very conspicuous in the shops. It is vital to buy your correct size in order to eliminate the need of having to size up these gears which is not an easy task.

The Gear Collars Factor

Another important consideration when shopping for these gears is the collar. The collar is categorized according to its thickness and toughness. The stiffer ones are uncomfortable when training but nevertheless, they give you an advantage over your opponent, making it hard for them to chock you.

Majority of the jackets have cotton collars. However, there are some that are made of rubber.

Buying According to the Color of the Gear

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gear has its brand colors and you can choose these or other color types that you prefer. Blue and white are the traditional colors, and most of the times when taking part in competitions, you should be dressed in these colors for you to be allowed to participate. Consequently, it becomes important to counter check with your instructor first before setting out to purchase gear of any other colors.




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