What is the most durable / toughest / strongest gi for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?
At first glance, this is a silly question. This is because the strongest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi is often times not a BJJ gi at all. It’s a judogi.
While they may look alike, there are some significant differences between Judo gis and BJJ gis. Typically, people don’t wear a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi in USA for judo, or vice versa. In official competitions, you must wear the appropriate gi for that type of competition.
The nature of Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is similar, but different. Although both are jacketed grappling styles, the sport is opposite. Judo is primarily concerned with throwing and standup grappling, whereas BJJ is essentially focused on grappling on the ground. Therefore, the gis are constructed to meet the needs of their respective fighter.