The proper equipment in Jiu Jitsu must be worn at all times for the safety of the fighter and those he or she will compete against. This is the reason that this is inspected by the judges before a match is about to begin.
But what equipment do you need to have in order to compete in Jiu Jitsu? The good news is that you dont need a lot of stuff. Just make sure that you have everything that is needed.
First, you must have a Gi which is a traditional martial arts uniform with sleeves no more than a fist distance up the arm from the waist. This will give you and your opponent the opportunity to grab hold of the other since grappling is one way of scoring a point.
If there is blood or there is a tear, this has to be replaced immediately otherwise the fighter forfeits the match.
For those who want to spar, you will need gloves and feet protectors so you do not inflict any serious harm on your sparring partner. If you want to do full contact sparring, you will need some proper boxing gloves.
These are available in both open and closed palm designs. In order for this to be certified, it must have at least a half inch of medium to soft...