Bjj Gi color . HELP HELP

[Rainbow_Warrior]

Hi ! Im back. I used to train submission wrestling , now Im starting BJJ . I went to the martial arts store , and asked for a gi . The only gi they had for my size ( I have big shoulders ) at that moment was a BLACK GI . I didnt want to waste time or wait for the supply of white / blue gis , so I DID BUY THE BLACK GI ! I am starting tomorrow !

I have readen that Black Gi´s are legal in bjj , but some people say they are cocky for a bjj rook.... I do have xperience in no gi , but It will be my first time with gi.

Any advice ?

[ps1]

Don't sweat it. Officially, only a blue or white gi can be worn in competition. However, I have NEVER seen anyone asked not to compete due to gi color. As far as it being for cocky rooks...that only applies if you ARE actually a cocky rook.

BJJ is a really laid back environment. Nobody will really care what color gi you wear.

[pittbullJudoka]

Don't worry about the gi color and go in with an open mind willing to learn all that you can. I wore a blue judo gi through most of my time as student in my Kempo school. Which work out kind of neat. I was reconized by everyone in the adult class and the kid's parents knew if they saw the blue gi the kids would be ok. I now wear a black iron man and also have a black judo gi. The reason for the color change on my part is that when reaching first dan I earned the right to wear black.

[Traymond]

The worst thing they will do is make you order one through them...which isn't so bad just tell them you cannot afford it.