Bjj gi size?

Question

I am about 5'8 and around 125 pounds. so what size gi should i get?

Answer 1

diffrent gis fit diffrent u should refer to the sizeing chart of the gi your thinking of buying im 180 lbs and 5'10 i have one size 2 and one size 3 gi they both fit the same if you could try it on first that would be a good idea

Answer 2

As mentioned, sizes can vary depending on manufacturer. Personally, I wear an A2 Padilla & Sons, and I'm 5'7 and 143lbs. I would have thought at your size you should go for either A1 or A2: most gi websites will have a sizing chart you can check.

As you're quite light for your height, it might be better to go for an A1, though the trousers could be a bit short. Some places let you buy different size trousers to the jacket for this reason, like HCK.

http://www.howardliu.com/catalog/bjj/sin... (HCK Standard Single)

Best thing to do is email the manufacturer and ask them. In my experience, Joe Padilla from Padilla & Sons provides excellent customer service, and will advise you on what size gi to buy if you drop him a line

http://www.matrat.us/store/ccp0-contact/... (Joe Padilla contact form).

Also worth noting that most gis need to be shrunk to fit: i.e., either in a hot wash, putting them in a spin-drier until they've shrunk to your size, or both. Again going by the Padilla ones I've bought, the single weave is currently a pretty good fit after three washes (30 degrees celsius) and 20 minutes of spin-drying on a low heat setting: I'll probably spin-dry it again for another 10 minutes tonight, after which it should be perfect (important that you don't spin dry your gi unless you're trying to shrink it, as spin drying can cause damage and shorten the lifespan of your gi).

http://www.matrat.us/store/ccp0-prodshow... (Padilla Single Weave)

Hope that helps, and best of luck with your training!