BJJ gi requirements for competition

[steve_langford]

Im competitng at the Kent open but im really struggling to grasp the 'standard of the GI'.........

Can someone please explain / post pics on how a good GI should be and how a GI should not be?

Im seriously bricking it now cus my GIs are a bit all over the place!

The four finger rule is whats throwing me off the most!

[J-Sho]

http://www.ibjjf.org/rules.htm

ARTICLE 8º - KIMONO

COMPETiTORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE KIMONOS UNDER THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS

A. Constructed of cotton or similar material and in good condition. The material may not be excessivly thick or hard to the point where it will obstruct the opponent.

B. Colours may be black, white or blue, no combined colors (white kimono with blue pants, etc.)

C. The jacket is to be of suficient length down to the thighs, sleeves must reach the wrist with arms extended in front of the body. The sleeve should follow the oficial measures according to CBJJ, and IBJJF.From the shoulder to the wrist.

D. Belt width 4-5cm, with colour corresponding to rank tied around the waist with a double knot , tight enough to secure the kimono closed.

E. Athletes are not permitted to compete with torn kimonos, sleeves or pants that are not of propper length or with t-shirts underneath the kimono (except in the female divisions).

F. Is not allowed to use paint kimonos, except for the teams.

Competitors must abide by the hygiene and kimono specifications in order to compete, otherwise the opponent will be considered the winner.


OFFICIAL PLACES FOR THE PATCHS
http://ibjjf.org/imagens/kimono_regra.jpg

Gi Checker
http://www.cbjj.com.br/imagens/medidor.jpg

[steve_langford]

thats a great help , cheers

[Rob T]

...and after you've finished measuring your gi;

http://www.mofline.com/images/toca/PTO-T3506-B.jpg

[steve_langford]

lol

Im gonna have to post some pics of me in my GI so you can all decide wether its gonna pass or not....