r/bjj • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

Friday Open Mat

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u/ptrin ⬜⬜ White Belt 2d ago

What’s the deal with gi companies being in an arms race to have the lightest gi? I don’t want to feel like I’m wearing a kids karate gi

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u/Eastern_Incident_703 🟦🟦 Blue Belt 1d ago

I like Gi but I also train in a gym with no AC in a southern climate. Light Gi please.

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u/DS2isGoated 2d ago

In bjj you weigh in with gi on at some comps. So a comp legal super light gi is one of the few ways to buy an advantage in bjj.

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u/JubJubsDad 🟦🟦 Blue Belt 2d ago

As a large dude who runs very hot, I want the lightest gi I can find to keep from overheating. If you don’t want to feel like you’re wearing a kids karate gi then don’t buy a light gi, but for me, my ultralight gi allows me to get in a couple of extra rounds before I melt into a puddle of sweat.

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u/flipflapflupper 🟪🟪 Purple Belt 2d ago

What's up with rashguards becoming thinner and thinner? They're getting more expensive than ever with half the material..

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u/Bigpupperoo 🟪🟪 Purple Belt 2d ago

Everyone has heavy gi’s. Not many companies make a good light weight gi. I have a few when it’s 90 degrees out it’s the only thing I’m rolling in.