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BJJ guides & gear advice

Everything we wish someone had told us before our first class — buying a gi, gi vs no-gi, belt ranks, sizing, and keeping your kit alive. Written by people who actually train.

Sizing & Fit

BJJ Gi Size Chart: Find Your Fit by Height & WeightFind your BJJ gi size by height and weight — the full A0–A5 chart plus Long, Wide, and Women's fits, how to measure, and what to do if you're between sizes.

Buying a Gi

How to Choose a BJJ Gi: The Complete Buying GuideWeave, GSM, fit, and competition rules — everything that actually matters when buying your first (or fifth) jiu-jitsu gi, explained simply.

Competition

IBJJF Gi Requirements: Is Your Gi Competition-Legal?What makes a gi IBJJF-legal — the three allowed colors, the fabric and weight rules, and the sleeve/pant measurements that get people DQ'd at weigh-in.

Getting Started

Gi vs No-Gi BJJ: What's the Difference?Gi and no-gi are the two ways to train Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Here's how the gear, grips, pace, and rules differ — and which one to start with.

Belts & Ranks

BJJ Belt Ranks Explained: The Full OrderThe full Brazilian jiu-jitsu belt order for adults and kids — what each belt actually means, how stripes really work, and how long each one takes.