Gis should be tailored using cotton or cotton-like fabric only. The fabric should not be so thick or hard as to impede an opponent from gripping it. The following colors are permissible: white, royal blue or black. Gis with tops and pants of different colors are not permitted.
Belt Requirements
Athletes should use a durable, 4 to 5 cm wide belt colored according to the athlete’s rank, with a black tip at the end. Except for black belts, where the tip should be white or red. The belt should be worn over the top, wrap around the waist twice, and be tied using a double knot tight enough to hold the gi top closed. Once tied in a double knot, each end of the belt should hang 20 to 30 cm in length.
Gi Measurements
The gi top should reach the athletes thigh and the sleeves should come to no more than 5 cm from the athlete’s wrist when the arm is extended straight parallel to the ground. Gi pants should reach no more than 5 cm above the ankle bone. The inspection will verify whether the following official measurements are met: gi lapel thickness (1.3 cm), width of gi collar (5 cm), opening of sleeve at full extension (7 cm). Weight Divisions Before his/her first fight, the athlete will check his/her weight while wearing the gi. There is only one opportunity to check the weight. If the competitor does not make his/her weight, they will be immediately disqualified. Please make sure that you are in the correct weight division. You cannot change divisions if you do not make your designated division. No changes will be accepted on the tournament day, no refunds day-of.
