Buying and Caring For a BJJ Gi

 When you take your first BJJ lesson you will typically be given a gi (pronounced "gee", with a hard 'g') to borrow for the class. After the class is over, if you want to continue training, you will need to buy your first BJJ gi, often with very little information about what it is you're buying.

At ICBJJ, we will take care of you and help you get into a gi that you like and which fits you well. But we want you to be educated on the subject so you can make future purchases that are informed. So let's talk a little about BJJ gis and how you can buy future gis with confidence.
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BJJ Gi Sizes
Adult gis start with the Letter 'A' and are followed by a number. The 'A' means "Adult", or "Adulto" in Portuguese, and the higher the number the larger the gi, A1, A2, A3, etc. Most companies will size Adult gis in sizes A1 - A6. However, some will do sizes 0 and 7, and some will even do half sizes. Gis for kids will usually begin with an 'M' and can start as low as M0000 and go up to M4. 

A size A1 from one company may not fit exactly like an A1 from another. They tend to be close, however, and most companies will have a sizing chart on their website so be sure to check their chart before buying their gi. 

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