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neoravencroft
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PostPosted: Thu May 25, 2017 6:38 pm    Post subject: Using BJJ Uniform for Judo? Reply with quote

Is it possible to use a BJJ uniform for Judo practice?
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Tempest
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PostPosted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

In practice, sure. In competition, it depends on the cut and color of the uniform and what patches are on it.

Please see this link for competition approved gi guidelines.

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Athletes/International-Federation/Guidance-for-IJF-approved-judogi
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neoravencroft
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PostPosted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow. That's a lot of rules.
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PostPosted: Fri May 26, 2017 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

In a sense, a BJJ gi is just a judo gi with a more conservative cut, as to give opponents less material to grab onto. So long as you are within regulations, a BJJ gi will work fine for judo.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, as long as you don't look like a nascar driver....
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tallgeese
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 16, 2017 8:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Totally fine. In the early days of BJJ in the States use of a judo gi was common. van is correct, it's largely just a more conservative cut.
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