For starters, I had no idea how to tie the dang belt, but thankfully I found a great video from Renner(pronounced "Henner") Gracie on how to do that. I also came across a useful video on how to wear the pants. Both are below:
How To Tie A Belt
How to Wear BJJ Pants
I'd like to think I wouldn't have needed the second link, but I'm glad I came across it before I showed up to class.
So, now I know how to put my pants on and tie my belt, but I've still got an unshrunk, colored Gi(mine is black).
In this case, I was instructed to make sure to set my colors and shrink the Gi.
In case you don't have instructions on how to do this, I've spelled out my experience for you step by step:
1: Fill a bath tub with cold water and a few cups vinegar.
2: Allow the Gi to soak in the bathtub for half an hour(this is to set the color).
3: Wash in cold water.
4: Hang/Fluff Dry(DO NOT USE HEAT)
This strengthens the fibers, sets the color, and pre-shrinks the Gi slightly. It was a simple process, but you may not know about it if you buy a Gi on the internet with no guidance from an instructor. The material is very thick, designed to prevent ripping, and does not dry quickly, so plan ahead.
In the end, everything turned out fine, and I can't wait to start class in two days! I may need to get a couple more Gis, since I can train as much as I want and shouldn't dry it in the dryer. Don't want to roll with a funky Gi!
Thanks for reading and best regards,
-Eric.
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