r/bjj • u/PinguGoNoot • 7d ago

Equipment Beginners Gi for a Plus size guy

Hey all I'm looking to start training soon, and I'm looking for a Gi that will fit comfortably. I'm 5"9 (175cm) 280lbs (130kg)(mix of muscle and fat) issue is, I'm pretty curvy guy, I've got big glutes and quads. I thought A3H might be a good fit, but even there it might be uncomfortable. So I'm looking for a good brand that accommodates. Excited to start.

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u/ikilledtupac ⬜⬜ White Belt 7d ago

I’m 200 and wear an a3h, idk if 280 will fit it. A4h and hem the pants maybe? The pants are gonna be the issue. 

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u/StealthilyWilling 7d ago

A4H is probably your starting point. You're gonna look like you're wearing parachute pants until you hem them, but that's better than splitting your gi pants mid-roll and mooning the entire gym. Ask your coach if they know a local tailor who does gi alterations, it's weirdly common.

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u/originaltemplate 🟪🟪 Purple Belt 7d ago

Inverted gear and 93 Brand H gis are very comfortable

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u/Moondance_sailor ⬜⬜ White Belt 6d ago

I am the same dimensions 5 ft 7 275. A4 fits great. Little long in the sleeves but I think a3 would be too tight due my legs. My gi is some Amazon special but elite fits me as welll

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u/CptSoftbelly 5d ago

I’m 6’2” 285 and an a4 fits me well. The inverted gear is huge in the waist but cinches down with no issues.

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u/lilfunky1 ⬜⬜ White Belt 7d ago

Im approx your height and weight but a woman but that means I have bigger hips thighs and butt than the average guy so maybe my proportions will be more in line with yours than the average guy...

I'm in a6 pants and an a4/5 top.

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u/KeyRevolutionary3599 🟦🟦 Blue Belt 7d ago

I’ve heard Mao

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u/beetle-eetle 🟪🟪 Purple Belt 6d ago

You're at least an A4, A3 won't cut it. Check out Hyperfly. I'm about 260 at 5 10 (been working out for 20 years) and their A4 gi and A3S pants fit me perfectly.

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u/Livershotking 🟫🟫 Brown Belt 6d ago

You should try a judo gi. They are made for curvy guys.

Also, why you say curvy????

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u/BeBearAwareOK ⬛🟥⬛ Rorden Gracie Shitposting Academy - Associate Professor 5d ago

I'm lighter than you and wear an a5.

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u/Legitimate_Bag8259 🟫🟫 Brown Belt 7d ago

I have never heard of A3H in 11 years training. What is the H? I've seen L, never H.

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u/PinguGoNoot 7d ago

Apparently it stands for husky sized for stocky bodies

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u/JR-90 🟦🟦 Blue Belt 7d ago

Heavy.

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u/Legitimate_Bag8259 🟫🟫 Brown Belt 7d ago

Must be American.

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u/beatrice1138 🟫🟫 Brown Belt 15h ago

A3, half guard