Playwell Martial Arts/MMA School Tatami Mat Grappling Foot Socks - Black/Black

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Under IBJJF rules, the use of any protection made out of hard materials are banned because of the potential risk of injury they can cause to you and your training partner.

Wearing a cup means this pressure forces the hard plastic cup into your opponent, potentially causing them injuries. You can wear the WHOOP heart rate monitor in BJJ training if you want to get to know your body with 24/7 insights from WHOOP. When you’re just starting out, you’ll be okay wearing a normal cotton t-shirt and shorts – but after your first couple of lessons, you may be expected to buy a suitable rash guard. Likewise, under your Gi you can wear sport boxer shorts, underwear, BJJ branded compression shorts, or even long compression leggings known as spats. To keep your clothes looking their best, avoid brushing, wringing or spinning them, as this can trigger fraying, snagging and stretching.

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Cups (also known as groin protectors) are not commonly used in BJJ, and in a lot of schools and competitions are banned.

Some brands of Gis will shrink more than others, and some Gi brands even sell their Gis pre-shrunk.I also like that they’re not too long. They cover just the ankle, not much more. You don’t have to worry about them fitting over part of your calves as well. In BJJ there are only two accessories/ footwear which you need to have for training, with all others being optional; which are:

The Gi (also known as a Kimono) is the traditional uniform for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is how most students start their Jiu-Jitsu journey wearing. I personally experienced this in an MMA school in Sydney Australia when I went in for a trial BJJ class. The use of any protectors fashioned out of hard material that may cause harm to an opponent or the athlete him/herself are forbidden” IBJJF Rules (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) 5. Can You Wear WHOOP Fitness Heart Rate Monitor in BJJ?Many people think, if you can’t wear a cup in competition, then why get comfortable wearing one during training? Before you step onto the mats for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) class, whether its Gi or No-Gi, it is important to first know what you can and can’t wear. In most traditional jiu jitsu classes, it is customary to train barefoot. This is because it allows for better grip and traction on the mat, as well as greater flexibility and mobility for your feet. However, if you need to wear them for extra protection of a recovering foot or ankle injury, then your instructor will probably allow you to wear them if you ask.

Just be aware that most Jiu-Jitsu instructors will not be happy if you step onto the mats while wearing footwear without first asking them if it’s okay. In BJJ, spats are baselayer compression leggings – also known as tights –and are worn under Jiu-Jitsu shorts.

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The main difference between gi and no-gi training is the type of clothing worn during training, with gi training involving a heavy, traditional uniform and no-gi training involving more lightweight, athletic clothing.