Choosing a Jiu Jitsu Gi - Part 1
“If you intend to use your gi on a regular basis in the training room, we recommend purchasing a jiu jitsu gi with the following features:
thickness/fabric weight of no less than 425 gsm (grams per square meter)
reinforced knee panels
double weave or gold weave”
Aging in Jiu Jitsu and BJJ that is Applicable for a Broader Range of Body Types, Levels of Mobility, and Athletic Abilities - Part 2
“In practice, one of the more difficult aspects of adopting a slower, more isometrically-based jiu jitsu game is dealing with positions and situations that are inherently more dynamic, such as jockying for takedowns from the feet and open guard situations where an opponent is standing and opting to implement, fast, agility-intensive outside passing styles such as athletes like the Ruotolo brothers and Leandro Lo.”
Aging in Jiu Jitsu and BJJ that is Applicable for a Broader Range of Body Types, Levels of Mobility, and Athletic Abilities - Part 1
“[A]ging jiu jitsu athletes may find more success by focusing their efforts on building a more isometrically-based jiu jitsu game characterized by techniques that inhibit an opponent’s movement, do not require greater-than-average mobility or athleticism, and can be applied slowly and methodically…”