Fuji All Around
A roomy starter gi discussed by the linked reviewers. The heavier jacket can feel warm in a hot gym.
Research-based review. See the sources
Updated
Fuji
#1 in Gis
- Jacket
- Mid-weight cotton, most listed at 550 g
- Pants
- Cotton twill
- Shrinkage
- Pre-shrunk
- Sizes
- A0 to A6
Price band$Budget
Our take
If you're buying your first gi and want one decision that won't be wrong, this is it. The Fuji All Around turns up as the default starter recommendation across BJJ forums and review roundups, and the reasons are boring in the best way: it's durable, it's pre-shrunk, and it comes in a wide run of sizes from A0 to A6.
It's a heavier, traditional gi rather than a lightweight one, which is why it lasts. The trade-off is heat: reviewers note it runs warm, so if you train in a hot gym or a hot country, look at the lightweight picks further down the list. The cut is roomy rather than athletic, which suits a wide range of builds.
Most retailers list the jacket as a mid-weight weave of around 550 g. One listing gives a lighter figure, so check the label on the version you buy if weight matters to you.
Pros and cons
What reviewers like
- The most common starter recommendation on r/bjj
- Durable enough to survive daily training
- Pre-shrunk, so less guesswork with sizing
- Wide size range, roomy cut
Worth knowing
- Runs warm in a hot gym
- Plain looks, little embroidery
Is it for you?
- Buy it if
- A first gi for anyone who wants durability and an easy sizing decision over low weight.
- Look elsewhere if
- You train somewhere hot, or you want a slim competition cut.
Questions
Is the Fuji All Around good for beginners?
Yes. It's a starter gi recommended in the linked community sample: durable, pre-shrunk and sold in sizes A0 to A6. The main trade-off is that it's a heavier gi, so it runs warm.
Does the Fuji All Around shrink?
It's sold pre-shrunk, so it should shrink much less than an untreated cotton gi. Washing cold and hanging it to dry keeps shrinkage to a minimum.
What we checked
This review is built from the sources below, not from a sample sent by the brand. Specs come from the brand’s own listing where it publishes them.
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