In the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, many tournaments require the use of a special uniform, called a gi. This uniform is made from heavy, durable fabric and includes a kimono-like jacket and pants with a drawstring waist, as well as the competitor’s belt. However, “no gi” Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is beginning to grow in […]
Generally when women are considering taking up a martial art form, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not the first option that springs to mind. This is a mistake because, in truth, BJJ should be one of the first considered. The reason for this is that BJJ is based on a platform of teaching skills that neutralize […]
Anyone can buy a standard fleece with some popular brand name, but for a Jiu Jitsu enthusiast that just wont cut it, will it? The truth is, Jiu Jitsu is more than a sport and a hobby, and for many it is a way of life. It brings a level of discipline and confidence to […]
It takes a mastery of the basics to become a true artist at Jiu Jitsu and this is something that Kazushi Sakuraba most certainly has. A cross over pro-wrestler and MMA competitor, Sakuraba has built a reputation by taking down the first family of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the Gracies. Nicknamed the Gracie hunter, he has […]
When you start out in any martial art, be it for fun or a more competitive reason, there should be an ultimate pinnacle goal. That goal should be mastery of the art and in terms of symbolism that means achieving the coveted black belt level. In a sport like Jiu Jitsu it can take literally […]
With shows like “The Walking Dead” reinvigorating the zombie genera, the living dead have become more popular. Well, not wanting to be left behind one of the coolest T-shirts out there for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and sci-fi fans alike is the BJJ Life Jiu Jitsu Zombie Shirt. This is a really fun shirt that depicts […]
It gets rough out there on the mats, that’s why many people wear rashguards to prevent friction-related burns. Rashguards, however, only protect your upper body so this is one of the main reasons Hayabusa are releasing Hayabusa Grappling Tights. These are essentially rashguards for your lower body and legs, keeping you warm in winter and […]
When it comes to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu there is one family name that will be forever linked with the sport, Gracie. The Gracie family opened the first BJJ academy and has now been competing for generations, and you can bet they use the best equipment. So, when Kayron Gracie, grandson of founder Carlos Gracie Sr., […]
When it comes to Storm gis the Typhoon is the company’s flagship uniform, essentially its very best product. However, there is one department in which it can be improved according to consumers and that is weight. This is why Storm has come out with the Storm T2 Jui Jitsu Gi. It is everything that the […]
Sometimes a Gi can feel all too heavy and in hot conditions it can be uncomfortable and make training a real chore. This is easily remedied by choosing a lightweight Gi, and currently Gameness produces one of the very lightest on the market. True to its name, the Gameness Air Gi is as close to […]
