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Best BJJ Gi Under $150 (2026): Value, Beginner & Lightweight Picks
Quick answer: The best BJJ gi under $150 for most people is The ONE V2 ($120): a 400 GSM pearl weave jacket, 10 oz cotton pants and IBJJF approval under the 2024 rules. On a tighter budget, the Kore V2 ($100) is our most wallet-friendly gi, also IBJJF approved. Want a lightweight gi under $150? The Nano 3.0 ($129.95) pairs a 380 GSM jacket with 270 GSM ripstop pants.
You don't need to spend $200 to train in a gi that's built right and legal on competition day. The difference between a good budget gi and a bad one isn't the logo. It's the weave, the construction at the stress points and the fit. This guide compares every Kingz gi you can buy for $150 or less, explains what you get (and what you give up) at each price, and tells you honestly when it's worth spending more. The table also includes the Sport ($100) and Classic 3.0 ($120); our picks below focus on the Kore V2, The ONE V2, Nano 3.0 and Empowered.
Kingz gis under $150 compared
| Gi | Jacket weight | Weave | Pants | IBJJF approved | Price* | Cuts & sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kore V2 | 380 GSM | Micro Pearl Weave (one piece) | 275 GSM cotton | Yes (100% IBJJF approved) | $100 | Men's A00–A5 · Women's F0–F5 · Youth M0000–M4 ($90) |
| Sport | 380 GSM | Micro Pearl Weave (one piece) | 7.5 oz cotton/poly ripstop | Yes (IBJJF approved) | $100 | Men's A00–A5 |
| The ONE V2 | 400 GSM | High-Tech Pearl Weave (one piece) | 10 oz cotton | Yes (2024 rules) | $120 | Men's · Women's F0–F5 · Youth M0000–M4 ($100) |
| Classic 3.0 | 450 GSM | Pearl Weave Plus (one piece) | 10 oz cotton drill | Not stated on the product page | $120 | Men's A00–A5 · Women's F0–F5 |
| Nano 3.0 | 380 GSM | Pearl Weave (one piece) | 270 GSM ripstop | Yes (2024 rules) | $129.95 | Men's · Women's F0–F5 · Youth ($109.95) |
| Empowered (women's) | 400 GSM | High-Tech Pearl Weave (one piece) | 10 oz cotton | Yes (100% IBJJF approved) | $139.95 | Women's cut |
*Prices for adult white gis on kingz.com as of October 30, 2026. Color and limited editions may be priced differently.
Best value: Kore V2 ($100)
The Kore V2 is our most accessible gi, and it doesn't cut corners where it counts. The jacket is 380 GSM micro pearl weave cut from one piece of fabric, with triple-reinforced stitching at every stress point and a heat-resistant vulcanized rubber lapel insert. The pants are 275 GSM cotton with double-reinforced knees and a 6-loop cord drawstring. It's 100% IBJJF approved.
Good to know: the adult Kore V2 doesn't include a belt. It's 95% pre-shrunk, so expect 3–5% shrinkage. Wash cold and air dry. Available in men's, women's (F0–F5) and youth (M0000–M4, $90) cuts. Shop the Kore V2 collection.
Best all-around and best for beginners: The ONE V2 ($120)
We built The ONE on a simple idea: jiu-jitsu is for every ONE, regardless of wallet size. The V2 steps up to a 400 GSM High-Tech Pearl Weave jacket made from a single piece of fabric, with triple-reinforced stitching, a vulcanized rubber lapel insert and soft cotton seam taping on the interior seams, which are the ones most likely to fray. The pants are 100% 10 oz cotton with double-reinforced knees. It's 100% IBJJF approved under the 2024 rules.
For $20 more than the Kore V2, you get a heavier jacket and a more substantial feel. That's why it's the gi we point most first-time buyers to. Also available in women's and youth ($100, with a free white belt) cuts. Shop The ONE V2 collection.
Lightest gi under $150: Nano 3.0 ($129.95)
If you compete and fight the scale, or your academy feels like a sauna in July, look at the Nano 3.0. The jacket is 380 GSM pearl weave from one piece of fabric, and the pants are 270 GSM ripstop instead of cotton, which keeps the whole uniform light: 1.35 kg (2.98 lb) in size A2, jacket and pants together. It's 100% IBJJF 2024 approved and comes with a free Kingz gi bag. Available in women's and youth ($109.95) cuts. Shop the Nano 3.0 collection.
Best women's gi under $150: Empowered ($139.95)
The Empowered is cut for women from the start. It isn't a downsized men's gi. You get a 400 GSM High-Tech Pearl Weave jacket from one piece of fabric, 10 oz cotton pants, double-reinforced knees, 100% IBJJF approval and a free Kingz gi bag. The belt is not included. The Kore V2, The ONE V2 and Nano 3.0 also come in women's cuts (F0–F5) for less. See our full women's gi collection.
Buying for a kid?
The Kore V2, The ONE V2 and Nano 3.0 come in youth sizes M0000–M4: the Kore V2 Youth ($90, free white belt with the white gi), The ONE V2 Youth ($100, free white belt) and Nano 3.0 Youth ($109.95). Smaller youth sizes have an elastic waistband. Read Kids Gi Sizes Explained before you order, and browse all kids BJJ gis.
When it's worth spending more than $150
Every gi under $150 here (the Kore V2, Sport, The ONE V2, Classic 3.0, Nano 3.0 and Empowered) is 95% pre-shrunk, so expect 3–5% shrinkage. Above $150, our Balistico 4.0 ($180, 480 GSM) and Ultralight 2.0 ($169.95, 420 GSM) are 100% pre-shrunk and add a more precise competition cut. The Ultralight 2.0 is also the lightest gi we've weighed in most sizes (1.31 kg in A2). If you compete often and want a 100% pre-shrunk gi with a competition cut, that's what the extra money buys. If you're training two or three times a week, a gi under $150 will serve you well.
How to choose in 30 seconds
- Lowest price, still IBJJF approved: Kore V2, $100.
- First gi, all-around training: The ONE V2, $120.
- Light gi for less: Nano 3.0, $129.95.
- Women's cut with a gi bag: Empowered, $139.95.
Not sure on size? Use the Kingz size guide and How to Size a BJJ Gi Correctly. Every order is covered by our Perfect Fit Guarantee: 60 days from delivery to return or exchange unworn gear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best BJJ gi under $150?
For most people it's The ONE V2 at $120: a 400 GSM pearl weave jacket made from one piece of fabric, 10 oz cotton pants and IBJJF approval under the 2024 rules. If price matters most, the Kore V2 at $100 is our most wallet-friendly gi. If you want a lightweight gi under $150, the Nano 3.0 at $129.95 pairs a 380 GSM jacket with 270 GSM ripstop pants and weighs 1.35 kg (2.98 lb) in size A2.
What is the best value BJJ gi?
The Kingz Kore V2 ($100). You get a 380 GSM micro pearl weave jacket cut from one piece of fabric, triple-reinforced stitching at the stress points, 275 GSM cotton pants with double-reinforced knees and a 6-loop cord drawstring. It is 100% IBJJF approved. A belt is not included with the adult Kore V2.
What is the best BJJ gi for beginners?
Pick a durable, mid-weight pearl weave gi in white, blue or black that fits well. The ONE V2 ($120) and Kore V2 ($100) are the two we recommend most for a first gi. White is accepted at nearly every academy, but check your school's uniform rules. Size by weight first, then height, using the Kingz size guide. If the fit isn't right, you have 60 days from delivery to exchange it.
Are cheaper gis IBJJF legal?
Price has nothing to do with legality. What matters is the weave, the color and the fit. IBJJF requires a cotton or cotton-like pearl weave gi in white, royal blue or black, with sleeves within 2 cm of the wrist and pants within 2 cm of the ankle bone. The Kingz Kore V2, The ONE V2, Nano 3.0 and Empowered are all listed as IBJJF approved or legal on their product pages.
What GSM should my first gi be?
Somewhere in the 380–450 GSM range covers almost everyone. Lighter jackets (380 GSM, like the Kore V2 and Nano 3.0) run cooler and are easier to make weight in. Heavier jackets (400 GSM on The ONE V2 and Empowered, 450–480 GSM on our competition gis) feel more substantial and are harder to grip. Our gi weight guide compares every Kingz model by GSM.
Will a $100 gi hold up to regular training?
How long a gi lasts depends on how often you train and how you wash it, more than on price. Look for the construction details that take the abuse: a one-piece jacket, reinforced stitching at the stress points and reinforced knees. The Kore V2 and The ONE V2 have all three. Wash cold and air dry. Both are 95% pre-shrunk, so expect 3–5% shrinkage.
What is the lightest Kingz gi under $150?
Weighed jacket and pants together, the Sport ($100) and the Nano 3.0 ($129.95) are the lightest gis under $150. In size A2 the Sport weighs 1.31 kg (2.89 lb) and the Nano 3.0 1.35 kg (2.98 lb), the same as the Kore V2 and The ONE V2. The Sport is lighter in most sizes from A1 to A3L; the Nano 3.0 is lighter in A0, A1H, A3H and A4. All three have a 380 GSM jacket, the lightest jacket weight the IBJJF allows. If you can spend a little more, the Ultralight 2.0 ($169.95) is the lightest gi we've weighed in most adult sizes: 1.31 kg (2.89 lb) in A2.
How much does a Kingz gi under $150 weigh?
Weighed in size A2 (jacket and pants): the Nano 3.0 is 1.35 kg (2.98 lb), the Kore V2 1.35 kg (3 lb) and The ONE V2 1.35 kg (2.98 lb): all three are the same weight in A2. The Sport weighs 1.31 kg (2.89 lb) and the Classic 3.0 1.62 kg (3.57 lb). The women's Empowered weighs 1.36 kg (3 lb) in F2. Weights for every size are in our BJJ gi weight guide.
Do Kingz gis come with a belt?
Adult Kore V2 and Empowered gis do not include a belt. The white Kore V2 Youth and The ONE V2 Youth include a free white belt. Each product page says whether a belt is included.