{"id":670,"date":"2019-06-10T22:41:21","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T03:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=670"},"modified":"2023-01-09T14:23:30","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T20:23:30","slug":"does-the-colour-of-your-gi-matter-in-bjj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/does-the-colour-of-your-gi-matter-in-bjj\/","title":{"rendered":"Does the colour of your Gi matter in BJJ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article is to answer the question: does the colour of your Gi matter in BJJ?<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to buying a Gi, there\u2019s lots of choices available.\u00a0 <\/span>There\u2019s no longer just white and blue…<\/span><\/p>\n

…but black, grey, green, pink, orange, and even camouflage. <\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll provide a bit more context later, but first:<\/span><\/p>\n

Does the colour of your Gi matter in BJJ? <\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes. For everyday training some clubs don\u2019t mind what colour Gi you wear, while others have restrictions on what colours (and when). If you plan on competing, IBJJF rules are that the Gi should be completely white, royal blue or black.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On a personal note: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

As I write this I\u2019m eagerly awaiting the delivery of a new plain white Gi with no patches… <\/span><\/p>\n

…because last week I missed out on a drop-in visit at a club for this reason:<\/span><\/p>\n

Some clubs have a policy about Gi colours<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you buy a new Gi, it\u2019s worth thinking about where you\u2019re going to use it. This is especially the case if:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. You\u2019re going to be using it when visiting other BJJ schools, or <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. It\u2019s your first Gi and you don\u2019t know your club\u2019s rules yet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Most clubs I\u2019ve trained at have had no problems with wearing a Gi of any colour. But some rules you might come across include: <\/span><\/p>\n

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    • White Gi only<\/span><\/li>\n
    • White Gi only until you\u2019re a Blue Belt<\/span><\/li>\n
    • White or blue Gi only<\/span><\/li>\n
    • White, blue or black Gi only<\/span><\/li>\n
    • White Gi only for seminars, gradings, or visiting an affiliate gym<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Also: <\/span><\/p>\n

      Your club\u2019s patches may not be welcome when visiting other clubs….<\/span><\/p>\n

      …so that\u2019s why having a plain white Gi with no patches is a safe bet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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