Worn Forward.
As women enter the jiu jitsu community, access and cost can create real barriers. Worn Forward works to lessen that weight by collecting well-worn gis from partner academies and redistributing them to women at no cost.
Each gi carries the history of the mats it came from and the belief that everyone deserves the chance to train. Through shared effort, we extend the life of gear, strengthen community, and help move the journey forward.
Common Questions.
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The Gi Closet is our special collection of donated gear, a place where you can come pick out what you need to start or keep your martial arts journey going.
It’s filled with all kinds of gear, from wrestling singlets and judo uniforms to Muay Thai shorts, and most importantly, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi’s.
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The Gi Closet is open for a limited time each month, traditionally from the first day through the fifth day, providing a great opportunity for you to explore and find the gear you need.
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At checkout, you’ll have the option to leave a memo. If you need specific colors, just let us know there and we’ll do our best to match your request.
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When the Gi Closet opens, you’re welcome to select up to four items. Just add them to your cart and complete the checkout process. Once your order is placed, you can expect to receive your gear within 1 to 3 weeks.
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We totally get it, sometimes entire families end up on the mats! If you need more than four items, you can place multiple orders of four items each, or simply come back during another Gi Closet opening to grab what you need.
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We understand that different brands can have very different fits. To help prevent misuse of the Gi Closet, we don’t advertise which brands are available. However, our goal is still to get you gear that fits well. To help us do that, we encourage you to leave a note at checkout letting us know which brands and sizes currently fit you best. This will allow us to match you with items that have a similar fit as closely as possible.
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Each item is properly tagged to prevent resale. If you’re unable to use it, we ask that you either pass it along to another member in need or return it to us.
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Donating your gear is easy!
Just click the Donate Gear Now link and you’ll be guided to a page with simple next steps to get your gear to us.
Or, if it’s easier, you can find a local Worn Forward Partner and drop off your items there, either way, your gear will end up in the hands of someone who needs it.
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We love partnering with gyms! To get started, simply fill out the Worn Forward Partnership form so we can learn more about your gym. From there, we’ll coordinate details and set up a schedule to pick up the gear your community collects.
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We collect all things martial arts!
From boxing shorts and weighted gloves to sports bras, judo uniforms, wrestling singlets, and, most importantly—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi’s.
We also accept gi separates and even well-loved gi’s, no matter their condition, we’ll find a way to put them to good use!
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At the moment, we don’t offer local pick-up.
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Yes, events can absolutely collect gear! Just fill out the Worn Forward Partnership form, and we’ll guide you through the next steps to make it happen.

