Why do I need to wear a gi in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
The traditional martial arts uniform (also known as the gi or kimono) is an intrinsical part of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. The idea behind wearing a gi is to increase the difficulty of the sparring sessions. With the uniform, it is impossible to rely on athleticism alone – the student must learn how to develop good technical skills. However, it is important to keep in mind that our Jiu-Jitsu program is not sports oriented. We believe in reality-based grappling, and therefore steer away from techniques that wouldn’t translate well to self-defense or mixed martial arts situations.
