Woodmansee Hyperlyte gi + black gis in general

Underground BJJ Ground
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I own one Hyperlyte already which is my favorite gi ever, and I was keeping my eye on this new release, but it looks like many sizes have already sold out (A2 through A5 all gone):

https://www.hyperflybrand.com/collections/kimonos-gis/products/the-dream-killer-hyperlyte?variant=38764291856

Did any of you manage to get ahold of one? If so, care to share your feedback?

I honestly don’t know much about Kristian Woodmansee; the only times I have seen him compete were at EBI tournaments. And I think there was a thread on the UG about him sniffing his girlfriend’s clothes/training equipment during her UFC walkout (don’t hold me to those details, I could be wrong).

Nevertheless, it looks like a cool gi.

Which brings me to the next question: years ago, I thought only top-of-the-food-chain-BJJ-predators were allowed to sport black gis, but I see them all the time now, worn by even the lowliest of white belts.

What do you guys think: is it okay for anybody to wear a black gi in this day and age? It’s completely out of the question for judo, but BJJ has always seemed to have a more relaxed culture when it comes to what gi you can wear.

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If it's an approved color worn in tournaments (blue, white or black) and unless your school have rules otherwise, it's fine to wear at any level. Black & Blue are definitely the most popular gi colors where I teach. White gis look good, but are hard to keep cleaning looking.

If you are wearing a red gi with black trim or something like that, as a white belt... then that can be a little silly. But whatever, I think people should be allowed to wear what they want.

 

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we have black gi's all over our gym... even a couple smart asses that bought some obnoxious yellow, red, organge gi's.

 

Im still not sold on black though. Just blue and white for me.