Comments for Jiu Jitsu Kit http://jiujitsukit.com Jiu Jitsu & Grappling Blog Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:20:38 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Jiu Jitsu Gis And Kimonos | Are Gi And Kimono Manufacturers Missing The Boat On Sizes For Thin People? by dt- http://jiujitsukit.com/2010/01/jiu-jitsu-gis-and-kimonos-are-gi-and-kimono-manufacturers-missing-the-boat-on-sizes-for-thin-people/comment-page-1/#comment-1099 dt- Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:20:38 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=764#comment-1099 I've had the same problems with gis, I'm about 6'3'' and 180. I was looking around and found these Shoyoroll gis - they have a size "A3S" that looks like it's cut for slim builds. The blue version on budovideos has a positive comment from a tall skinny guy. If anyone's tried one out, I'd love to hear your thoughts. http://www.budovideos.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=29456&cat=781&page=1 I'm not familiar with this seller either, just happened upon the item. I’ve had the same problems with gis, I’m about 6′3” and 180. I was looking around and found these Shoyoroll gis – they have a size “A3S” that looks like it’s cut for slim builds. The blue version on budovideos has a positive comment from a tall skinny guy. If anyone’s tried one out, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

http://www.budovideos.com/shop/customer/product.php?productid=29456&cat=781&page=1

I’m not familiar with this seller either, just happened upon the item.

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Gis And Kimonos | Are Gi And Kimono Manufacturers Missing The Boat On Sizes For Thin People? by Sean http://jiujitsukit.com/2010/01/jiu-jitsu-gis-and-kimonos-are-gi-and-kimono-manufacturers-missing-the-boat-on-sizes-for-thin-people/comment-page-1/#comment-1097 Sean Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:57:53 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=764#comment-1097 I completely agree. I'm 6"2, between 180 and 190lb (not entirely skinny, but long limbs and athletic build) and have struggled with a good fitting gi for many years. I hate either swimming in my gis or getting a good body fit that sits half way up my arms and legs... i have always had to compromise one of these qualities when purchasing my gis and look forward to the day some bright gi manufacturer wakes up and offers cuts to cater for different body types... I completely agree. I’m 6″2, between 180 and 190lb (not entirely skinny, but long limbs and athletic build) and have struggled with a good fitting gi for many years. I hate either swimming in my gis or getting a good body fit that sits half way up my arms and legs… i have always had to compromise one of these qualities when purchasing my gis and look forward to the day some bright gi manufacturer wakes up and offers cuts to cater for different body types…

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Videos | The Concept Behind Brazillian Jiu Jitsu by Brad http://jiujitsukit.com/2010/02/jiu-jitsu-videos-the-concepts-of-behind-brazillian-jiu-jitsu/comment-page-1/#comment-1096 Brad Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:21:37 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=872#comment-1096 Brad is awesome! Err... There is one thing that I think should be added to this video. There are a lot of times that people get fixated on one submission from whatever position they are in. They keep on trying the same thing and expect different results from the first time. Typically the second try uses more force and force increases with each attempt. There is one of two things that needs to happen in this situation, either they need to change the angle or application of the technique to pit against different muscles or just move on to something else. Brad is awesome! Err…

There is one thing that I think should be added to this video. There are a lot of times that people get fixated on one submission from whatever position they are in. They keep on trying the same thing and expect different results from the first time. Typically the second try uses more force and force increases with each attempt. There is one of two things that needs to happen in this situation, either they need to change the angle or application of the technique to pit against different muscles or just move on to something else.

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Training | Two Arguments, One Cup: Or Why I Decided To Wear A Cup Again by ryan http://jiujitsukit.com/2010/01/jiu-jitsu-training-two-arguments-one-cup-or-why-i-decided-to-wear-a-cup-again/comment-page-1/#comment-1084 ryan Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:40:25 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=843#comment-1084 Wow, I had no idea that cups are not allowed in IBJJF competitions! Since I'm thinking about Pan Ams this is important to know :-) Thanks for the comment. Wow, I had no idea that cups are not allowed in IBJJF competitions!

Since I’m thinking about Pan Ams this is important to know :-)

Thanks for the comment.

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Training | Two Arguments, One Cup: Or Why I Decided To Wear A Cup Again by homeimprovementninja http://jiujitsukit.com/2010/01/jiu-jitsu-training-two-arguments-one-cup-or-why-i-decided-to-wear-a-cup-again/comment-page-1/#comment-1082 homeimprovementninja Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:25:18 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=843#comment-1082 I think the cup/no cup debate is like the gi/no gi debate. Maybe you should do both once in a while? I used a cup ALWAYS for about the first year of jits. When I went to brazil, I was told nobody there uses it because it's not allowed in IBJJF competitions, so why train with it. I started without it and it was scary at first. People passed my guard pretty easilly with the knee cut pass because I was paranoid about getting my junk stomped on, but I got used to it and developed a "sixth sense" too to avoid such incidents. But having already broken a finger and a toe, maybe a cup isn't a bad idea again. I think the cup/no cup debate is like the gi/no gi debate. Maybe you should do both once in a while? I used a cup ALWAYS for about the first year of jits. When I went to brazil, I was told nobody there uses it because it’s not allowed in IBJJF competitions, so why train with it. I started without it and it was scary at first. People passed my guard pretty easilly with the knee cut pass because I was paranoid about getting my junk stomped on, but I got used to it and developed a “sixth sense” too to avoid such incidents. But having already broken a finger and a toe, maybe a cup isn’t a bad idea again.

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Gis And Kimonos | Are Gi And Kimono Manufacturers Missing The Boat On Sizes For Thin People? by ryan http://jiujitsukit.com/2010/01/jiu-jitsu-gis-and-kimonos-are-gi-and-kimono-manufacturers-missing-the-boat-on-sizes-for-thin-people/comment-page-1/#comment-1063 ryan Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:41:49 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=764#comment-1063 Hi Georgette: This is all very interesting information. I will likely shoot an email to Koral (or a seller of theirs) for advice and see what they say. I'd be really curious to hear what size your head instructor wears. I'm guessing an A2. Lastly, the idea of women's gis is an avenue I've never thought about. Thanks! Ryan Hi Georgette:

This is all very interesting information. I will likely shoot an email to Koral (or a seller of theirs) for advice and see what they say.

I’d be really curious to hear what size your head instructor wears. I’m guessing an A2.

Lastly, the idea of women’s gis is an avenue I’ve never thought about. Thanks!

Ryan

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Gis And Kimonos | Are Gi And Kimono Manufacturers Missing The Boat On Sizes For Thin People? by Georgette http://jiujitsukit.com/2010/01/jiu-jitsu-gis-and-kimonos-are-gi-and-kimono-manufacturers-missing-the-boat-on-sizes-for-thin-people/comment-page-1/#comment-1062 Georgette Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:31:29 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=764#comment-1062 As a short, stumpy, curvy jits fighter I probably have less to add than some, but I will point out a few things... 1. The taller, thinner guys in my academy (including the head instructor who is 6'2" 165 and fights at 155) seem to wear Korals. 2. Of all my gis, which granted are mostly A1s, I tend to gravitate away from the Keikos and my Lucky when I am on the plumper side because they fit more tightly. 3. You might consider looking at the Atama and/or Vulkan female-fit gis (obviously not in the lavender or pink colors) because I know a lot of women have the same problem. Look at http://www.jokerjitsu.com/ and http://gis.gringabjj.com/ for more reviews. As a short, stumpy, curvy jits fighter I probably have less to add than some, but I will point out a few things…

1. The taller, thinner guys in my academy (including the head instructor who is 6′2″ 165 and fights at 155) seem to wear Korals.

2. Of all my gis, which granted are mostly A1s, I tend to gravitate away from the Keikos and my Lucky when I am on the plumper side because they fit more tightly.

3. You might consider looking at the Atama and/or Vulkan female-fit gis (obviously not in the lavender or pink colors) because I know a lot of women have the same problem. Look at http://www.jokerjitsu.com/ and http://gis.gringabjj.com/ for more reviews.

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Training | The Headgear Conundrum by Laura http://jiujitsukit.com/2009/10/jiu-jitsu-training-the-headgear-conundrum/comment-page-1/#comment-1059 Laura Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:26:04 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=693#comment-1059 I vote for the Brute Shockwave too! I bruise easy, I am a klutz, and I have seriously frozen my ears, so I wear the head gear and keep them safe. Plus, the guys I train with wear cups, so I don't really care about bumping them with my ears. I vote for the Brute Shockwave too!

I bruise easy, I am a klutz, and I have seriously frozen my ears, so I wear the head gear and keep them safe.

Plus, the guys I train with wear cups, so I don’t really care about bumping them with my ears.

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Videos | Watching The 2009 Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship DVD Set by ryan http://jiujitsukit.com/2009/12/jiu-jitsu-videos-watching-the-2009-pan-jiu-jitsu-championship-dvd-set/comment-page-1/#comment-1057 ryan Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:05:26 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=745#comment-1057 They do not. Which I like, but I haven't watched competition videos with commentary, though. I am now curious to check out Mundials videos (or another set with knowledgeable commentary), though, because of your comment. They do not. Which I like, but I haven’t watched competition videos with commentary, though.

I am now curious to check out Mundials videos (or another set with knowledgeable commentary), though, because of your comment.

]]> Comment on Jiu Jitsu Videos | Watching The 2009 Pan Jiu Jitsu Championship DVD Set by slideyfoot http://jiujitsukit.com/2009/12/jiu-jitsu-videos-watching-the-2009-pan-jiu-jitsu-championship-dvd-set/comment-page-1/#comment-1056 slideyfoot Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:33:03 +0000 http://jiujitsukit.com/?p=745#comment-1056 Does that set have commentary? I enjoy watching BJJ competition videos, but only when they have good, technically aware commentary. My mind tends to wander otherwise. Hence why the 2008 and 2009 Mundials sets were so good, although its a shame that the women's finals didn't get commentary until 2009 (hopefully that is going to be a regular feature now, as I much prefer watching the women. Great technique). Does that set have commentary? I enjoy watching BJJ competition videos, but only when they have good, technically aware commentary. My mind tends to wander otherwise.

Hence why the 2008 and 2009 Mundials sets were so good, although its a shame that the women’s finals didn’t get commentary until 2009 (hopefully that is going to be a regular feature now, as I much prefer watching the women. Great technique).

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