Fuji All-Around Gi Review

Design

The Fuji is a nice bright white, clean-looking gi. The embroidered Fuji logo and lettering is placed on the left arm and upper back of the jacket. A small woven patch is placed at the bottom of the lapel and replicated on upper left thigh of the pants. Overall it's a very simple, classic look that I personally appreciate a lot.

Fit and Feel

The first thing I noticed was the surprising softness of the gi. And the weight. Single weave doesn't necessarily mean super light, and I was impressed by the heft of this gi. It's a nice, midrange weight. The jacket is supple and showed minimal shrinkage after a cold wash and dry on low heat. I'm 5'8" and 160 lbs, and the A2 is an excellent fit.

Build Quality

Right here is where the Fuji really shines. This is a sub $100 gi with a lot of bells and whistles where it counts. The jacket has armpit and oversized side vent reinforcements along with cotton lining running over the triple stitched seams on the inside of the jacket. The inside of the sleeve cuffs have the same feature, and the trim along the bottom of the jacket also has the soft cotton. The reinforced stitching running from one side of the chest, around the back of the neck and down the other side is strong. The lack of contrast stitching makes it a little difficult to see, but I've changed the lighting here to make it stand out a bit more. The collar is very pliable but it's not thin and flimsy. It has a comforting thickness to it.

The pants have side vent and crotch reinforcements as well as thigh to ankle knee reinforcements for extra comfort and strength. Stitching throughout the gi is straight and precise.

In Action

This is one of those gis that just fit me nearly perfectly. The cut and softness of the gi make it a fun, comfortable roll. I felt completely mobile the entire time without the gi coming loose and flopping all over. The weight of the All-Around gi makes it a great choice no matter the season, and unless you're desperately shaving grams to make weight, it'd work just fine as a competition gi, too.

The pants are comfortable and nicely tapered, and allow for full range of motion in those terrifying moments when I'm trying to play guard.

Conclusion

If I had to pick a word to describe the Fuji All-Around gi, it would be "surprising." The quality of construction and the fit of the gi make this seem like a much more expensive product than it is. There were so many times during filming this that I said, "Really, this gi is less than a hundred bucks?" It would be nice to have a couple more belt loops and, and I'd replace the flat drawstring with a stretchy rope, but other than that it's a lot of bang for your buck. You certainly don't have to spend a bunch of money to get a great gi, and for this price range, the Fuji All-Around is an excellent choice.

[WayOfShotgun]

My blue Fuji All-Around was my first gi, and 3 years later it still is! Can't recommend this enough, especially for the price!

[julianofsatown]

Nice review, I have all Fuji gi's

[citic]

what is the difference between a Ju jitsu traditional gi and BBJ gi ... thanks I went to a ju jitsu school and i was the only student but the teacher seems a nice guy and hes a 5th dan ( the school is out of the way near an airport and covered in road works )° should i go back ?

[jasonjarule]

Great review!when the GI is worn is already washed?

[TheWLX]

I wish you guys did Judo gis. because you do the best Gi reviews, written or video

[HolyDriverxx]

Can this gi be used for judo? I started okinawan jujitsu and I need a tough gi. I'm hoping that this gi will last me awhile considering I will be thrown alot.

[XxXsnipzzzXxX]

i am 184cm and 76 kg, should i buy A2L?

[eriche]

Hey Guys!where did can i get that stretchable loop string to replace?

[JohnWick-bduv]

Ok... I'm 5'11 and 140 lbs should I get an A2 or A3? Thanks.

[tiaramacc]

too bad its 140 in Aus but imma still get it.

[MeowkolaTesla]

Don't get this gi if you are small man/woman. It's big. I wasted my money. Barely shrinks after so many hot drys and washes. I'm supposed to be an a1, but should have gotten an a0 for this gi.