no GI? and GI? [Archive] - Alpha Male MMA

Lisa

01-09-2009, 03:07 PM

Can someone tell me what this means? I have googled it and I am guessing it has something to do with the kinds of moves that are used?

Thanks!

Moto-Rockstar

01-09-2009, 03:13 PM

A gi is the uniform you see alot of jiu-jitsu guys wearing such as GSP when he walks out. Gi and no gi just refers to which kind of class.

Felix

01-09-2009, 04:22 PM

jiujitsu is done with a gi (like moto rockstar described)..."no gi" is grappling/submission wrestling - usually jsut wearing board shorts & a rash guard

Lisa

01-09-2009, 05:57 PM

all right so it's describing what they are wearing then?

Kimberly

01-09-2009, 08:00 PM

all right so it's describing what they are wearing then?

Right - gi means they are wearing a uniform (gi) and no gi means no uniform. Board shorts and rash guard like Felix said.

fonzy1020

01-09-2009, 10:33 PM

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&rlz=1T4SUNA_enUS231US231&q=Karate%20GI&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
yeah this link shows you what a "gi" is, you'll probably recognize it a lot of people just don t recognize the word.

Lisa

01-09-2009, 11:49 PM

ok thanks guys! That answers it for me. Thanks!

Those pics helped. I needed a visual!