This survey is not specific to women's gis, but it provides an interesting analysis of some brands out there.
The main point that I personally take away from this, that I've been reflecting on for some time, and that may not often be appreciated, is that gi companies are constantly making updates to their gi fabrics and cuts. For example, those who own Atamas from 2004 will note that they vary greatly from today's, and not just in patch design.
I will be very interested to see how this data trends over time, so here is a shout-out to Aesopian to repost his survey every year!
http://www.aesopian.com/567/ranking-gis-from-best-to-worst/
Jiu Jitsu Gi Buying for Women!
Whether you call us girls, women, meninas, or mulheres, it is clear that we are not shaped like men, and that the boxy, baggy, and boyish jiu jitsu gis that most of us started out in just don't cut it. The first time I bought a "real" gi, I spent hours and hours researching different gis on the internet. I'm always very picky about my buys, especially for something as important as jiu jitsu. This website is intended to make things a little easier for you :).
This website started out as a regular old blog post on http://www.gringabjj.com/, but with the increased traffic and comments, I decided it had better have it's own website!!!! Thus gis.gringabjj.com was born with many major improvements.
ENJOY!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
New Gi FAQ!
My friend over at Meerkatsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu recently posted a new FAQ on gi buying! He's expanded on the current knowledge base and added his own unique voice and analysis to the topic. Although I have mediated on different types of gis and done tons of "analysis" on my own, I found the Meerkatsu FAQ highly informative, and a great asset to our community. Don't wait to check this one out: http://meerkat69.blogspot.com/2010/02/what-bjj-gi-should-i-buy.html
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Hsu gi, green, size 3
I'm short and curvy, 5'2", usually about 125-130lbs, 34-27-38ish. I'll edit this post with pictures at a later date. Just feeling guilty about not reviewing my gis.
I got this gi from my sponsor, Mark Severtson at Badgerland Jiu Jitsu in Madison WI. It came in a brilliant emerald green color but has faded (in part because I bleach on occasion) to a bright celery-lime color which is still nice. I am considering re-dyeing it to get the emerald back though.
The Hsu isn't sized on the A1-6 system like other jits gis are-- I wear a 3 in the Hsu. The jacket is a little bit lighter than some, so I'd say it's about a gold weave or a crystal weave, but not as light as a single weave. The pants are uber-silky smooth and a little on the light side. They might be a tad easy to grip for competition, but I did wear them at NAGA and there wasn't a noticeable effect in my eyes. The jacket lapels are nice and thick.
I always wash my gis on hot and machine dry them, so I can say how much they'll shrink. This one didn't shrink much at all... about 1" lengthwise in the pants, maybe 1-1 1/2" in the sleeve length, but both pants and sleeves started a little on the long side so it's still quite roomy. I think the jacket is a little fuller than some so I do get quite a bit of crossover when I belt it.
It does not come with any patches; the stitching is well done and in the year or so I've had the gi, I haven't had any seam unraveling or the like. The pants drawstring is self-fabric and really easy to tighten and loosen.
I really like training with this gi in the hotter months.
I'll post pics soon. Good god, don't think you need to watch the video, but here's me competing in this gi last May. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
I got this gi from my sponsor, Mark Severtson at Badgerland Jiu Jitsu in Madison WI. It came in a brilliant emerald green color but has faded (in part because I bleach on occasion) to a bright celery-lime color which is still nice. I am considering re-dyeing it to get the emerald back though.
The Hsu isn't sized on the A1-6 system like other jits gis are-- I wear a 3 in the Hsu. The jacket is a little bit lighter than some, so I'd say it's about a gold weave or a crystal weave, but not as light as a single weave. The pants are uber-silky smooth and a little on the light side. They might be a tad easy to grip for competition, but I did wear them at NAGA and there wasn't a noticeable effect in my eyes. The jacket lapels are nice and thick.
I always wash my gis on hot and machine dry them, so I can say how much they'll shrink. This one didn't shrink much at all... about 1" lengthwise in the pants, maybe 1-1 1/2" in the sleeve length, but both pants and sleeves started a little on the long side so it's still quite roomy. I think the jacket is a little fuller than some so I do get quite a bit of crossover when I belt it.
It does not come with any patches; the stitching is well done and in the year or so I've had the gi, I haven't had any seam unraveling or the like. The pants drawstring is self-fabric and really easy to tighten and loosen.
I really like training with this gi in the hotter months.
I'll post pics soon. Good god, don't think you need to watch the video, but here's me competing in this gi last May. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
Fenom gi, size A1
So-- I'm a 1-stripe blue under Relson Gracie, training in central Texas. Been training about 16 months and I train 7 days a week. I'm short and curvy, too curvy right now.. 34-28-39 (ergh) and 5'2" 140 at the moment. Normally I walk around at 130 and when I'm training hard and regularly, 120-125ish.
Fenom Kimonos is run by Triin Seppel near Dallas. I've had this gi a few months and it's one of my favorites. It's designed for women and I think the cut and material are fantastic. I have a size A1, and I washed it with hot water and machine dried it to see how much it would shrink. The pants lost about 2" in length (from ankle bone to about 2" above) and the gi skirt got about 1" shorter. The sleeves also lost about an inch, but are still IBJJF legal. I like that there isn't excessive fabric in the back of the gi jacket. I would not go so far as to call it a "slim cut" but it is trim and fits smoothly without a bunch of extra fabric bunching up.
Mine is black, obviously, and the color has not faded much at all. The pants are made of very soft, yet relatively thick and sturdy twill. I'm always impressed that they feel so smooth but they're not flimsy (whereas I'd call my Vulkan superlight "nearly-flimsy.") The gi top is likewise soft to the touch, but really thick, with a thick, heavy lapel. I like the pink embroidered cursive "F" on the lower left ankle and the left deltoid area. Other than that, there's no patches.
The stitching has held up really well to frequent use and washing/drying cycles. The drawstring is made of the same fabric as the pants, and is not difficult to pull through and tighten. It doesn't twist much, but when it did (after months) it was pretty simple to untangle and re-insert with a rubberband and a chopstick.
Overall I give it an A. I really like finding gi pants with room for my junk in the trunk, and aside from that, the texture of the fabric made this one of my hands-down favorites.
Fenom Kimonos is run by Triin Seppel near Dallas. I've had this gi a few months and it's one of my favorites. It's designed for women and I think the cut and material are fantastic. I have a size A1, and I washed it with hot water and machine dried it to see how much it would shrink. The pants lost about 2" in length (from ankle bone to about 2" above) and the gi skirt got about 1" shorter. The sleeves also lost about an inch, but are still IBJJF legal. I like that there isn't excessive fabric in the back of the gi jacket. I would not go so far as to call it a "slim cut" but it is trim and fits smoothly without a bunch of extra fabric bunching up.
Mine is black, obviously, and the color has not faded much at all. The pants are made of very soft, yet relatively thick and sturdy twill. I'm always impressed that they feel so smooth but they're not flimsy (whereas I'd call my Vulkan superlight "nearly-flimsy.") The gi top is likewise soft to the touch, but really thick, with a thick, heavy lapel. I like the pink embroidered cursive "F" on the lower left ankle and the left deltoid area. Other than that, there's no patches.
The stitching has held up really well to frequent use and washing/drying cycles. The drawstring is made of the same fabric as the pants, and is not difficult to pull through and tighten. It doesn't twist much, but when it did (after months) it was pretty simple to untangle and re-insert with a rubberband and a chopstick.
Overall I give it an A. I really like finding gi pants with room for my junk in the trunk, and aside from that, the texture of the fabric made this one of my hands-down favorites.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
GringaBJJ.com Moved!
I have a new feed address, so if you subscribe using Google Reader, please add my new feed: http://gringabjj.com/feed
If you haven't visited the new site yet,
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Gis.GringaBJJ.com will be staying here for now :D
CHECK IT OUT!
Gis.GringaBJJ.com will be staying here for now :D
Friday, November 13, 2009
Atama-- size A1 only-- Just $50 right now!!!
They're having a sale on size A1 only-- in blue-- the old Mundial #2, which is a gold weave gi... just $50! Jump quick ladies...
Check them out here.
Check them out here.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
NEW: Quick Rating!!
you don't have time to write a full review, but you want to contribute somehow? Take my quick-rating survey!!!! Please be kind and do not rate the same gi more than once :).
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