Jujutsugi

Jujutsugi(柔術着　or 柔術衣) is the Japanese name for a Jujutsu(柔術) training uniform. The traditional jujutsugi is similar to the Judogi (Judo uniform).

For traditional jujutsu only a judo or karate uniform is allowed. In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu the student is allowed to sew patches on their gi. According to the Article 8^th of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, the only colors allowed for championships are full white, full black or full blue. In some clubs it is customary for practitioners who are white belts to only wear a white gi, but once a blue belt is obtained they are free to wear any colour.

While a judogi may be regulated and inspected by sanctioning bodies so as to maintain a necessary amount of room between the wrist and the sleeve for gripping, a jiu-jitsu practitioner's gi is not generally as tightly regulated, and the practitioner can therefore benefit from a better fit, as it allows less material for an opponent to manipulate.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Gi

According to article 8 of International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation rules[1], a competition Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gi must conform to these specifications:

• The gi must be constructed of cotton or similar material and be in good condition. The material may not be excessively thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent.
• Colours may be black, white or blue, no combined colors (white kimono with blue pants, etc.)
• The jacket is to be of sufficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front of the body. The sleeve should follow the official measures according to Cissero Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy, and IBJJF (this measure is from the shoulder to the wrist).
• Belt width must be 4-5cm, with belt colour corresponding to the practitioners rank. The belt must be tied around the waist with a double knot, tight enough to secure the kimono closed.
• Athletes are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos, sleeves or pants that are not of proper length, or with t-shirts underneath the kimono (except in the female divisions).
• A Jiu-jitsu practitioner is not allowed to paint his/her gi, exceptions can be made for the teams.

According to article 13 of International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation rules patches may be placed on a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu gi in one of thirteen different locations:

On the Gi Top

• Left Upper Arm
• Left Upper Shoulder
• Front Right Upper Shoulder
• Front Right Upper Arm
• Front Below the Belt
• Back Below the Belt
• Back below the Collar and Above the Belt

On the pants

• Above the Front Left Knee
• Above the Front Right Knee
• Below the Front Left Knee (with at least 15 cm of space to the floor without patch to allow for grabbing)
• Below the Front Right Knee (with at least 15 cm of space to the floor without patch to allow for grabbing)
• Along the Back of the Left Leg
• Along the Back of the Right Leg

Gi Materials

Gold Weave: Gold weave fabric was initially required by the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Confederation in order to standardize gi's for competitions[2]. Gold weave has been described as in-between a single and double weave for thickness.

Platinum Weave: Lighter than gold weave, cooler for use in the summer.

Single Weave: A lighter material, cooler for use in the summer.

Double Weave: A very thick material, not as cool as other weaves.

See also

• Judogi (Judo uniform)
• Karategi (Karate uniform)