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Understanding Wholesale Blank Gis: Materials, Features, and Performance
wholesale blank gis to outfit their students and fighters? As a Muay Thai practitioner who's crossed over into grappling for well-rounded MMA conditioning,...
The Complete Guide to Dye a Bjj Gi
The Complete Guide to Dye a Bjj Gi By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports Gear Introduction...
Understanding Dyeing Bjj Gi Black: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding Dyeing BJJ Gi Black: Materials, Features, and Performance Introduction Back in the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, when the Gracies were...
The Complete Guide to Soften a Stiff Gi
The Complete Guide to Soften a Stiff Gi A brand-new gi straight out of the box feels like armor plating on your skin—stiff, unyielding, and downright...
Shrink to Fit Gi Essentials for Every Fighter
Shrink to Fit Gi Essentials for Every Fighter The perfect gi isn't bought—it's forged in the wash.
Vinegar Soak for Gi Essentials for Every Fighter
--- --- Vinegar Soak for Gi Essentials for Every Fighter In the gritty world of combat sports, where sweat-soaked sessions define your grind, a startling stat..
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Bjj Essentials for Every Fighter
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer Bjj Essentials for Every Fighter As a former pro MMA fighter with over 15 years in the cage and on the mats, I've learned one hard...
Everything You Need to Know About Gi Burning Skin
--- --- Everything You Need to Know About Gi Burning Skin Have you ever stripped off your gi after a grueling BJJ roll, only to discover angry red welts and...
The Complete Guide to Preventing Gi Burn
The Complete Guide to Preventing Gi Burn Introduction: A Grappling Scourge from Judo Roots to Modern Mats Back in the early 20th century, when Judo masters...
Rash Guard Under Gi: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
Rash Guard Under Gi: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use Picture this: You're deep into a grueling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu session at your local academy.
Thermal Rash Guard: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
--- --- Thermal Rash Guard: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Introduction Have you ever stepped onto the mats for a chilly morning BJJ roll, only to...
Fleece Lined Rash Guard Essentials for Every Fighter
Fleece Lined Rash Guard Essentials for Every Fighter By Sarah Chen, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach Introduction...
The Art of Choosing Sleeveless Rash Guard for MMA
The Art of Choosing Sleeveless Rash Guard for MMA By Sarah Chen, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach Introduction: The...
Understanding Zipper Rash Guard: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding Zipper Rash Guard: Materials, Features, and Performance Introduction Picture this: It's 6 a.m.
What Makes Loose Fit Rash Guard Essential for Fighters
What Makes Loose Fit Rash Guard Essential for Fighters I’ll never forget that humid summer evening at my home gym in São Paulo.
T Shirt Fabric Rash Guard: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
--- --- T Shirt Fabric Rash Guard: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Back in the early days of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's explosion in the U.S.
Understanding Uv Protection Rash Guard: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding UV Protection Rash Guard: Materials, Features, and Performance Introduction Have you ever stepped out for an outdoor sparring session or...
Surf Rash Guard Vs Bjj: A Comprehensive Comparison
--- --- Surf Rash Guard Vs Bjj: A Comprehensive Comparison Introduction Imagine this: You're midway through a grueling no-gi BJJ session at your local gym,...
Why Under Armour for Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
Why Under Armour for BJJ Matters for Combat Sports By David Thompson, Equipment Specialist and Former Boxing Coach with 20+ Years in Combat Sports Gear The...
Why Nike Pro for Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
Why Nike Pro for Bjj Matters for Combat Sports Did you know that in a recent poll of over 1,000 BJJ and MMA practitioners, 68% ranked compression base layers...