Is Your Gi IBJJF Compliant? Know the Latest Updates! 2024

Competing in an IBJJF tournament or planning to? Make sure your Gi meets the official standards! At FightstorePro, we’ve got you covered with the latest IBJJF-compliant Gis to ensure you’re ready to compete.

Key Changes and Requirements:

• Gi Color & Fabric:

  • The approved Gi colors are white, royal blue, and black.
  • The fabric must be cotton or a cotton blend and not excessively thick or hard to grab.

• Gi Jacket Fit:

  • The jacket should cover the athlete’s buttocks and reach no more than 5 cm from the wrist when arms are extended forward.
  • Sleeves must be tailored appropriately to ensure the right fit.

• Gi Pants Fit:

  • Pants must reach no more than 5 cm above the ankle bone.
  • Elastic material is not allowed; only drawstrings or similar traditional designs are permitted.

• Patch and Logo Placement:

  • Patches should be placed in the IBJJF-allowed areas. Ensure no unauthorized logos or branding that might lead to disqualification.

• Belt Requirements:

  • Belts must be 4 to 5 cm wide and of the appropriate color for your rank.
  • Ensure your belt is tied correctly with a double knot to avoid distractions during the competition.

What’s New?

• More rigorous sleeve, jacket, and pant length checks.
• Gi jacket weight between 380 gm and 650 gm for competition.
• Kimono pants weight must be between 220 gm and 300 gm.
• Gi thickness restrictions updated for fair gripping.
• Patches must adhere to safety and competition standards.

No-Gi Requirements:

1. Rashguard:

   • Athletes must wear a short- or long-sleeve rashguard in their rank color (black rashguards with rank indicators also allowed).
   • The rashguard must be skin-tight and cover the entire torso.

2. Shorts:

   • No-Gi shorts should be black and can have a minimal trim of the athlete’s rank color.
   • No pockets or zippers are allowed on the shorts for safety reasons.
   • Shorts must be knee-length but no longer than that.

3. Spats:

   • Athletes are allowed to wear spats under their shorts, but these must also adhere to IBJJF color rules.

4. Patches and Logos:

   • Ensure that no logos, patches, or designs interfere with the visibility of rank or obstruct any grip areas