Choose the Right Judogi for you
Choosing your first - or next - judogi can feel overwhelming. Lightweight or heavyweight? Training or competition? IJF Approved or not?
The good news is that the right judogi usually comes down to one simple question:
What stage are you at in your judo journey?
Just Starting Out?
If you're new to judo, your priority should be comfort, durability and value for money. Your first judogi needs to survive plenty of gripping, throwing and washing while helping you build confidence on the mat.
Our Starter range has been designed specifically with beginners in mind and offers everything you need for your first sessions and early gradings.
Browse our Beginner judogi here: Beginner Kits
These are ideal for:
- Beginners and recreational players
- Children starting at club level
- Adults returning to judo after time away
- Training and club competitions
Training Regularly and Taking Judo Seriously?
Once you're training multiple times per week, attending gradings regularly and competing at club or regional level, you'll probably want something stronger, more comfortable and more durable.
Our Enthusiast range offers heavier weaves, premium construction and the durability needed for serious training sessions and regular randori.
Browse our enthusiast range here: Enthusiast Kits
These judogi are perfect for:
- Dedicated club players
- Regular competitors
- Judoka training several times per week
- Athletes who don't require IJF approval
Popular choices in this category include the legendary Superstar Classic and Black Label ranges, both trusted by serious judoka around the world for everyday training. The Black Label 600 is designed specifically as a high-quality training judogi and is not IJF Approved.
🏆 Competing Nationally or Internationally?🏆
If you're competing at higher-level events, you'll need an IJF Approved judogi that complies with current International Judo Federation regulations.
Our Elite range contains our competition-ready judogi worn by international athletes, European medallists and Olympians.
Browse our elite competition range here: Elite Kits
IJF Approved Fighting Films Judogi
Superstar 650 - IJF Approved
Superstar 750 - IJF Approved
Superstar 750- Olympic Edition - IJF Approved
The Superstar 750 remains one of the most popular competition judogi in world judo thanks to its lightweight feel, durability and competition fit. It is fully IJF Approved for international competition and available in white and blue.
If you compete under British Judo, EJU or IJF rules, always check the event regulations before entering to ensure your judogi meets current requirements.
Getting the Right Size
A perfectly fitting judogi isn't just about comfort - it can make the difference between passing and failing judogi control at competition.
Fighting Films judogi are generally cut generously and are designed to shrink very little after washing, typically around 2-3%.
Before ordering, we strongly recommend checking our sizing guides:
Whatever stage of your judo journey you're at, there's a Fighting Films judogi built for it.
From your first lesson to the world stage - we've got you covered.
Fighting Films ⛩️
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