Belts
Sizing, materials, and care basics for Isami and other belts we carry.
BJJ Black Belt rank barAccording to IBJJF regulations, the BJJ black belt must have a 10cm/4in rank bar on one end.
Can I order a custom made belt without the Isami label on?Sorry, no.
Can I wash my Isami Belt?In Japan it is uncommon to wash the obi martial arts belt. However many of our international customers like to wash their belts. We recommend hand washing (with...
Can you add degrees dan stripes to my used Isami belt?Yes, we can usually add dan degrees or stripes to your used Isami belt purchased from ChokeSports.com. We'll remove the existing rank bar and degrees, then replace them...
Can you print a label for me to use with my custom made belt or gi?We can print custom labels, however the minimum order is 100pcs. If you are interested, please contact our customer service and we'll send you more detailed information.
Custom size beltsWe can make a belt with custom length for an additional cost.
Do Isami Belts shrink?Yes, they do.
Do the belts run true to size or large?We carefully make each belt true to size but please allow a 2cm discrepancy/margin of error.
I like a thick belt so which option should I choose?The most popular thick core belts are F-700 and F-1000 (made of silk).
Rank Bar stitching on Isami beltsThe rank bar on our Isami Jiu Jitsu Belts is stitched along the outer edges only, not throughout the entire bar section. This is the traditional style we...
What are the specs for the degrees stripes on Isami belts?The standard size stripes / degrees are about 0.7cm wide.
What type of belt do most BJJ black belts buy?Regarding what black belt model is most popular with BJJ practitioners, the answer is F-450 (soft core) and F-700 (thick core).