Need a kimono for jiu-jitsu what size HELP!!!

jiujitsu-newbie · 03-17-2006, 10:29 PM

Hi I am starting jiujitsu to help lose weight and change my life! im still a big guy but I think with help from training I can get to my optimum weight!

my question is I am 5'9 and 280 pound what jiujitsu gi will fit me? I looked at the sizes but the biggest they do is A5 but thats for like a 6'+ guy!
Help please!.

also what would be the best kimono to buy?

thanks

tez!

wutang123 · 03-17-2006, 10:34 PM

you would probrabley fit fine in an a-5

check out www.bjjequipment.com ... we sell really good giis

wutang123 · 03-17-2006, 10:35 PM

we have krugans in a-5... krugans are very good quality

wutang123 · 03-17-2006, 10:36 PM

if you have any questions just send me a PM

wutang123 · 03-17-2006, 10:37 PM

how long have you been training bro...Jiu-jitsu is the best thing i have ever done

jiujitsu-newbie · 03-17-2006, 10:39 PM

Wont that be to long? its for a guy 6'3"-6'6" im 5'9"?

wutang123 · 03-17-2006, 10:42 PM

for your height you would have an a3 but there is now way you will fit an a3....i would get an a5 and if the pants are too long you can get them hemmed up for cheap

wutang123 · 03-17-2006, 10:43 PM

i think that would be the best solution

jiujitsu-newbie · 03-17-2006, 10:43 PM

Thanks bro your a life saver! I think black would make me look slimmer though

wutang123 · 03-17-2006, 10:44 PM

yea... we sell black also