SanabulEssential BJJ Gi for Men Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi Lightweight Preshrunk Fabric for Jiu-Jitsu Training & Competition

I've been using this Gi for several weeks and I'm really impressed with its quality. From the first training, it felt light, comfortable and resistant, something that is greatly appreciated both in practice and in the most intense fights.The fabric is thick enough to withstand pulls and strong grips, but without being heavy or hot. In addition, the reinforced seams give it a lot of durability, even after several washes. It has not shrunk or lost the color, which proves its good preparation.The cut is athletic, it fits very well to the body without being tight, which helps a lot when moving freely on the floor. The pants are comfortable and the drawstring system is easy to adjust and stays firm throughout the roll.

Fit true to size. I have used this gi now 2 weeks and can say it’s comfortable not to heavy and I really like the fit. No issues at all after wash and I recommend that you always hang dry.

Pretty good gi. Alot softer then the other Sanabal gi I had that was actually more expensive.True to size. a2

I just started bjj classes, so I ordered 3 different sanabul gis to decide which would fit me best as my first gi. This means I'm very inexperienced and can't compare them to other brands and qualities, but I wanted to offer the differences I noticed between them for others looking for their first gi. I'm a 5'3" female weighing about 130 lbs with some curves for reference. I've listed the 3 I ordered and notes under about each:1.) Sanabul Essentials V.2 Ultra Light Pre Shrunk BJJ Jiu Jitsu Gi (Blue, A0) See Special Sizing Guide (this one)-Lightest and thinnest feel of the material of the three-Largest wingspan in the arms, about 1.5 inches longer on each arm than the core competition style-Shorter pant length than the core competition style by about a half to 1 inch-Soft wrist and ankle holes (in the pictures this is the royal blue one)2.) Sanabul Core Competition Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ Gi (See Special Sizing Guide) (Black/Blue, A0)-Thickest and heaviest feel of material of the three-Smaller wingspan than the v.2 ultra light-Longer pant length than the v.2 ultra light-Just inside the sleeves and ankles, there is a sewn-in strip of fabric that is very sharp and scratchy around the edges. I don't know if this would become softer after washes, but it was a major deal breaker for me since it was actually painful to walk around in these when they brushed against my feet and ankles (in the pictures this is the black one with electric blue accents)3.) Sanabul New Item Women's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi (Black, W2)-Between the other two in material thickness and weight-Shortest wingspan by about half inch-Shortest pant length by about half inch-A bit higher waisted than the other two, which I liked since it hit at the small of my waist. This will help the pants from going anywhere while I'm rolling-Smooth and soft wrist and ankle holes (in the pictures, this is the black one with purple threading and accents)-Much more room in the pants around the butt and slimmer cut in the kimonoI haven't washed any of these and have only tried each on briefly, but I know that if any of these are too large, you can shrink them down with hot water in the wash and a warm tumble cycle in the drier. They all seem of about the same quality, and I don't imagine they would rip easily. The collar feels about the same stiffness on each.Overall, I would highly suggest girls get the women's style unless they have a very masculine build. The material strained a bit at the bottom of a squat for me in both of the male/unisex ones, but the women's style allowed a full and easy range of motion. There was also some less fabric bunching around the back and less wide shoulders in the women's. I didn't think it would be that noticeable of a difference between the unisex and female, but there is, so I'm glad I was able to figure out early on that I should only buy women's sized gis going forward.For guys, if you're really concerned about having longer pants or a heavier gi, I would suggest the competition core, but otherwise, because of the added sharp fabric around the sleeves and ankles and I imagine the extra trapped heat while wearing, I would advise to go for the v.2 ultra light. There may be some other slight differences, but these seemed the most noticeable to me.Also, note that none of them come with belts, so remember to purchase a belt separately. Happy rolling!

Great quality and it fits perfect, Im 180cm tall and weight about 90 kilos.

Fits as expected, more room than the last set I got. Always wash in cold and hang dry if you dont want them to shrink

Update: 3/22/2016After many wash and drying in high heat in a dryer, the gi top and pants finally stabilized and stop stretching during hard rolling sessions.I highly recommend this gi. Just give some time and include this gi with your weekly rotation. In about 3 months, it will be perfect for you.Update: 1/12/2016I have contacted the seller about the sizing issue and they told me that the A1 will definitely not fit. The seller suggested to wash the gi in hot water and dry the gi in extra hot setting. I have done that about more than 10 times now. The sleeves still stretch to my knuckles when I roll. When I reported this back to seller wanting to try A1, the seller gave me an alternative option to get a 15% off from the Professional Competition BJJ Gi. The seller told me that the material the Essentials gi is made out of causes gi to stretch where as the professional competition bjj gi is thicker and won't cause that issue. On top of it, the seller told me that I can have Essential MMA BJJ Shorts for 15% off. When I replied to the seller on how I may redeem the discount, I never heard from them. It has been exactly a week since the last e-mail I received from them. Since then, I sent the seller 3 additional e-mails to remind them. It was kind of let down. The customer service started out really great and I never got any resolution then, keep washing it in hot water and dry in dryer.Let's focus the topic on the gi again. The gi itself is a great starter gi. It feels goo on you, it fits great on you except the length of your sleeves. Fresh out of the box for me, the sleeves were down 1/2 inch down from my wrist bone. After shrinking it, sleeves are now at my wrist bone, but with rolling it stretches to my knuckles. If you are a serious competitor, I don't recommend this gi. You will get out griped every time. On the flip side of it, during practice, you really get to practice and defending grips since your sleeves stretch so much and you don't want any of that. I am still giving 4 stars as a starter gi for it's quality, but the sizing seriously needs some work. I am highly disappointed about the customer service. When it was time for the seller to follow through with their promise, they didn't come through it.I am 5'10", 190lbs, male. I looked at the size chart and it indicated that my size is A2. The gi fits perfectly around my body as far as the girth measurements. The length for my arms and legs were about a half an inch further down from my wrists and my ankles before washing. I decided to wash the gi and put it in the dry in attempt to shrink it. I was able to shrink both my gi top arm lengths and pants legs about a half an inch which was perfect. But when I went to the academy for open mat, the gi pants length came back to its original length and the gi top arms length actually became about another a half inch longer from its original length from grips and push and pull of gi from rollong, which made be vulnerable for easily being grabbed by my gi sleeves for butterfly guard for sweeps.I love everything else about this gi such as, how soft it feels, contours around my body perfectly, so light, and so durable. I just wish that I had purchased A1 instead. I don't know why the sleeves stretch so much while rolling. Maybe because the cotton is so soft.... That's why I am giving it a 4 stars review. The sizing needs more work. For me, A1 would have been a better choice.