Your Gi

Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Gi

In the Danzan Ryu classes the students (kyu ranks) wear a white or natural (unbleached) cotton Judo/Jujitsu gi with white socks. These gis come in single and double weight, your choice. Instructors may wear either white, black or both colors.

Genbukan Ninpo Bugei & Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei Gi

Both the Genbukan Ninpo Bugei and Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei classes use a black gi with matching tabi (cloth boots).

Gi Care

A gi will last a few years when treated with respect. Following these suggestions will help you maintain your equipment in first class order.

Hang dry your gi after every use.
Do NOT leave a wet/sweaty gi balled up in your gi bag.
Turn the gi inside out during wash.
Wash your gi in warm or hot water unless it is a Black colored uniform then use warm water instead.
Do not use bleach or detergent with bleach.
Wash gi BEFORE it starts to smell.
Prof. Musselman also recommends starching and ironing the gi after each wash.

New Gi Preparation Procedure

A new cotton gi will shrink when it gets wet. Expect from 10 - 20% srinkage along the sleeve length. The degree of shrinkage varies between brands (unique weave, cotton density, gi design) but this procedure will quickly reduce your new gi to its natural state.

Maximum shrinkage will occur if you use a dryer. Usually you must shrink the gi at least twice before it reaches its final size.

Once the gi has been shrunk you may hem the pants and/or sleeves and sew on any patches.

Do not wash the obi (belt), ever.

Professor Musselman's New Gi preparation procedure:

Soak in cold water for 2 hours
Wash hot, lots of soap, ¼ cup (white gi only) bleach
Dry in clothes dryer until the lapel at the thickest part is hot
Wash cold, soap, no bleach
Dry as in 3
This should shrink the gi to roughly wherever it's going to get to.
Prof. Musselman recomments that you never bleach you gi after this process. Prof also recommends starching and ironing the gi after each wash to improve the lifespan.

Sources For Buying A Gi

Local Stores

Your local martial arts supply store generally carry Judo/Jujitsu uniforms. We have been satisfied with the following merchants but Kodai No Bushido is definitely the best place to purchase your next gi.

Kodai No Bushido - 3525 Ryder St., Santa Clara, 408-738-1785
Golden Glove - 3447 E. Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408-243-2533
Nichi Bei Bussan - 140 E. Jackson, San Jose, 408-294-8048

Internet

Shanti Jujitsu Dojo neither endorses nor recommends any of these sites and/or their merchendize. Please let us know if you receive either unsatisfactory service or products from any of these vendors.

The Bujinkan Anko Dojo - black judo gi
The Martial Arts SuperStore - assorted judo gi
Century Martial Art Supply - wide selection of judo gi
Martial Arts Gear - tabi (ninji socks)
Martial Arts Gear - judo gi, cheep
World-Wide martial Arts Supply - good selection, ninja stuff also
Hatashita Enterprises - jujitsu gi
Toraki - judo gis made to fit
TigerStrike.com - grappling gi
AllBlackBelt.com - good selection, ninja stuff also

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