{"id":230,"date":"2019-03-06T23:43:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T05:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=230"},"modified":"2023-09-03T20:20:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T01:20:51","slug":"jiu-jitsu-gi-size-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/jiu-jitsu-gi-size-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Gi Am I? How to Use Jiu Jitsu Gi Size Charts"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re asking “what size Gi am I?”, this article will clear up a few things about Jiu Jitsu Gi size charts.<\/p>\n

But if you want a simple answer?<\/p>\n

What Size Gi Am I?<\/h2>\n

The answer: It depends on the specific Gi. There’s differences in sizing between brands, and sometimes even within the same brand. Some companies give tall, short, or slim-fit sizing options. Some will shrink, while others are pre-shrunk. Your best option is to refer to the size chart for the Gi you’re buying<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With that out of the way, here’s a bit more info:<\/p>\n

Different jiu jitsu gi brands use different sizing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To put it simply, you can\u2019t use your current bjj gi size when you\u2019re buying another gi. Unless you\u2019re buying the same make and model again. Different brands use different sizes. So when it comes to purchasing a BJJ gi<\/a>, you need to use the chart that they provide. Period.<\/p>\n

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There was a time when there were 4 commonly available gi sizes. It could be tough to get anything different. But, because the entire world doesn\u2019t neatly fit into 1 of 4 boxes, brands have stepped up their game.<\/p>\n