Nippon Sport sells judo gis in exceptionally high quality at the best price on the market!
- We supply judo gis in high quality.
- We have giers for experienced judo practitioners as well as for beginners.
If you have questions about products, you can always contact us. See contact information under customer service at the bottom of the page.
The history of the judo gi
In 1882, the martial art of judo was founded by the Japanese Jigoro Kano, but gis have been used in martial arts for a long time before that. Back then, gis looked like bathrobes made of a thin material, with very long sleeves and pants.
Throughout the 20th century, judo began to become more popular, so both the sleeves and trousers were made shorter and the gi thicker, so that it better suited the demands of judo. Since then, the gi has been modernized countless times, and both sizes, stitching and materials have been improved to be able to withstand throws and other wear and tear.
IJF approved gis
Today, there are over 40 million people who practice judo, which requires a federation that can keep track of the rules being observed for the international competitions. This federation is called IJF, which stands for International Judo Federation.
If you intend to participate in competitions internationally, it is therefore necessary to have a judo gi that is approved by the IJF, in order to be allowed to fight.
When a gi is IJF approved, it meets the requirements for correct placement of marks, length, stitching, thickness etc.
If you have any doubts about our rules and regulations, you are always welcome to contact us.
Nippon Sport naturally offers IJF approved GreenHill judo gis
- look at the top of the page and select the gi with the IJF brand.
Other gi's
At Nippon Sport you can get gis for training, matches, national competitions and for different age groups.
In addition, there may also be a difference in the pattern in the stitching, the density of the material and the fit.
The first time you buy a gi, it is therefore a good idea to ask your trainer which gi you need and which will suit you. Your trainer is guaranteed to know exactly your needs better than others.
No matter what sales gi you are looking for, you can be sure that GreenHill is the gi for you.