How to Design a Custom BJJ Gi for Your Club
Many BJJ academies and clubs want to have their own custom gi.
It is not just a training uniform. It is also part of the club’s identity. When members wear the same gi for training, competitions, or team photos, the whole team looks more united and it creates a stronger sense of belonging.
But when clubs actually start the custom process, many people realise that designing a custom gi is not as simple as just putting a logo on it.
First, you need to decide the purpose of the gi.
Is it for daily training? Competition? Kids?
Different uses will affect the fabric choice, fit, design complexity, and final cost.
Second, you need to decide the customization method.
Some clubs already have a complete design and only need the sample and production to follow that design.
Some clubs may be more suitable for adding their own logo to one of our basic models, creating a more standard club gi.
Some customers may also accept adding their club logo to an existing BLITZFIGHT branded gi, as a simpler and faster custom option.
Different customization methods will have different development time, sample cost, production complexity, and MOQ.
Third, you need to confirm the overall design and logo placement.
Colour, logo position, embroidery, patches, woven labels, neck labels, and pant details all need to be confirmed in advance.
Especially if the gi may be used in IBJJF competition, logo and patch placement is not only about looking clean and consistent. It also needs to follow competition rules. IBJJF has rules for allowed patch and logo placement on the gi. If a patch is placed in the wrong area, it may need to be removed or the athlete may need to change the gi during inspection.
So designing a club gi is not only about appearance. You also need to consider how the gi will actually be used.
Fourth, you need to choose the right fabric and structure.
Jacket fabric, pant fabric, collar structure, thickness, and weight will all affect the wearing experience.
Some clubs prefer a lighter gi for everyday training, while others prefer a heavier gi with a more structured feel.
Fifth, the size chart must be discussed in advance.
A1, A2, and A3 are not exactly the same across different brands.
For club custom orders, it is even more important to consider members’ height and body shape, kids’ sizing, adult sizing, and size changes after washing.
A size chart is not something that can simply be copied from one standard. Discussing sizing in advance, making a sample, and adjusting based on sample feedback are also important signs of whether a factory is professional.
Sixth, we recommend making a sample first.
A sample helps you confirm the fabric, fit, sizing, logo position, embroidery effect, pant details, and overall quality.
Especially for a first custom order, confirming a sample before moving into bulk production is much safer.
A good club gi is not just a product.
It represents the club’s style, standards, and member identity.
From design to production, every detail affects the final result.
If your club is preparing to create its own custom BJJ gi, we recommend starting with a sample first. Confirm the design, fabric, sizing, and production details before moving into bulk production.