Well friends, it’s about that time of the year again. Time for some good old summer BJJ training.
But I’ll level with you. I’m about 6’1″ and about 200lbs. (on a good day).
I sweat. A lot. And there isn’t anything more uncomfortable than training in a thick heavy gi during the summer.
With that in mind, we wanted to highlight a few of the best lightweight / summer gis that are out right now.
Top 7 Lightweight BJJ Gis for Summer!
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Bull Terrier Lightweight Gi
While probably one of the least ‘bling’ of all of Bull Terrier’s gis, this is one of their lightest gis and will be perfect for summer. It is a lighter weight single weave than their other gis.
To buy – US
Tatami Zero G V2 Gi
The jacket of the Zero G is made of 420gsm single weave fabric and the pants are 8oz drill cotton. This makes it Tatami’s lightest gi and definitely one of the lightest that I have ever worn. Perfect for those of us who train in gyms without fans (or instructors who don’t like to use them!)
Vulkan Ultra Light Gi
The Ultra light weighs between 2.6lbs (A0) and 4.2lbs (A5) which is the total weight for jacket and pants. It’s only slightly heavier than the Gameness Air, but still perfect for summer training. The Vulkan Pro Light weighs about the same but costs a bit more.
To buy – US
Gameness Air Gi
This gi from Gameness is perfect for summer training. The entire A3 gi weighs less than 3 pounds (jacket and pants comined)!
Tatami Honey Badger Gi
Made of 475gsm jacket and super light 8oz pants, this gi is perfect for summer training. I was really surprised with how light this gi was when I rolled in it and definitely prefer it for hot weather training. It is very similar in weight to the Tatami Zero G V2.
Koral Light Gi
Tailor-made for hot weather training, the Koral Light is perfect if you like the cut of Koral gis but don’t want to go with a heavier gi like the classic or MKM.
To buy – US
Moya Brand Hawaiian Cloth Gi
450 gram pearl/single weave jacket and ultra lite 10oz pants make this one of Moya Brand’s lightest gis and perfect for hot training in the summer.
BONUS: Kingz Light 420
Made of 420gsm pearl weave fabric on the jacket and 8oz ripstop pants, the Kingz Light 420 is one of the lightest on the market.
To buy – US
BONUS: Hemp Sensation Gi
Submission Hemp Sensation Kimonos weight (approximately) by size:
A1: 3lbs
A2: 3lbs – 6oz
A3: 3lbs – 12oz
A4: 4lbs – 1oz
A5: 4lbs – 5oz
To buy – US
Are there any other Lightweight / Summer gis that you love? Post them up below!
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There are a ton of people at my gym who use/love the Tatami Zero G and highly recommend it.
The new ones look really nice as well.
The lightest gi I own is the Kingz 420 and I really love it. I used to own a jjpg ripstop and got rid of it because it fit like a bag. But the Kingz is cut well to begin with and keeps its shape really well throughout a class, which is not something you can say for too many in the ultralight category.
I’ll definitely be adding this in today!
i see you forgot the gorilla hitman ultra light gi might be the lightest bjj gi on the market. http://www.gorillagear.ca/HitmanbrazilianJiuJitsuGi
I really dig all of the different cuts that you have. And all of the different weight gis. Shoot me an email if you get a minute!
Just sending you an email
I own a Kauai kimono and dig training in it when it’s hot. It’s super light
We’re going to be working with them super soon! Can’t wait!
hey brendan , what about black eagle predator gi ?
rio koi… light & cool
wasn’t out when i first wrote it ;o) but i totally agree!