Elite Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi Review

This is my second Elite Sports Ultra Light Preshrunk White Gi and I love it because it is affordable, durable, and elegant. I’ve been rolling for two years at the best gym in the world, American Top Team headquarters in Coconut Creek Florida. Jiu Jitsu is the bread and butter of American Top Team so having the proper attire when stepping on the mats is paramount.

Most people who had the privilege to train in Jiu Jitsu long enough know that white belts are the toughest players on the mats. White belts endure all types of abuse. They get smashed, submitted, and tested every day and yet, they still come back for more.

As a white belt I am no exception. I get choked out, pinned, and submitted every time I roll. No matter what kind of punishment I withstand, This Elite Sports Ultra Light Gi has held its own. My white Elite Gi is intact and still looks fresh after getting bleached and tossed through many laundry cycles. The pearl weave fabric is laced with reinforced stitching to prevent rips. My kimono has suffered through many grappling sessions and it hasn’t shown any signs of wear and tear.

 

Another factor that I appreciate is that this kimono doesn’t hold on to any foul smells. I had a previous Gi from a brand I won’t name that always had a resilient stench no matter how many times I washed it. No amount of baking soda or deodorizer was able to get rid of that musty, stinky aroma. I do not have that issue with the Elite Gi because the cloth has been manufactured with antibacterial and antimicrobial inner lining. You and your training partner’s body odours will not linger on this one.

In addition to the durability and hygienic factors, the price tag of $54.99 USD has to put the Elite Sports Ultra Light at the top of the food chain when it comes to Jiu Jitsu kimonos. The price is more than reasonable. It is perfect for beginners, and professional athletes alike. A good amount of beginners don’t know what to buy when they start BJJ, and the entry point to join a Jiu Jitsu gym can be pricey. Some gyms will try to sell you their own lower quality Gi at a higher price. My advice is to purchase the Elite Ultra Light and put your gym’s patch on it if uniform rules must be honored; that’s what I did.

All in all, this Gi is great. With a modest price tag, the Elite Ultra Light Gi is strong, comfortable, and affordable. The seams are reinforced and the fabric is imbued with antifungal compounds to repel funky microbes and bacteria. The merchandise will cost you $54.99 USD. There isn’t another Gi on the market that can beat that.

Elite offers three international online stores: the U.S., Australia, and the UK.

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Pierre Smith started his journey in martial arts after witnessing Bruce Lee on the silver screen. He began training Tae Kwon Do, earning his black belt by his 18th birthday. He took up Muay Thai in 2000, training under Kru Nestor in New York City. Later on, Pierre moved to South Florida and trained at American Top Team under Olympic gold medalist Howard Davis Jr. Today, Pierre teaches Muay Thai and personal fitness in the South Florida region. Pierre can be reached by email at [email protected], on Instagram and his blog Catching Wreck.

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