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Uniforms from other martial arts are usually okay to wear to one or two BJJ classes. A judo gi is the best suited for this, since it is made to survive for grappling and grip fighting. Karate, tae kwon do, hapkido, and kung fu uniforms tend to be much thinner and weaker, making them easier to rip. The thin collar is also easier to be choked with. You will want to get a BJJ uniform as soon as possible if you continue training.
Be warned that showing up to a BJJ class with a uniform from another martial arts school will put a target on your head in the eyes of the white and blue belts. The higher belts and instructor usually don’t care, but beginners take special pride in tapping out visitors. Maybe that’s the experience you want, but if not, you can wear regular no-gi gear (shirt and athletic shorts) or ask if they have a loaner gi.
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