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How Should a Rash Guard Fit?
How Should a Rash Guard Fit? By Sarah Chen, BJJ Black Belt & Strength Coach at Apollo MMA Introduction: Why Rash Guard Fit Matters More Than You Think Did you..
Best Spats for Fighters in 2025
Best Spats for Fighters in 2025 Spats trace their lineage back to the gritty wrestling dojos of the early 20th century, where grapplers wrapped their legs in...
Best Grappling Spats for Fighters in 2025
--- --- Best Grappling Spats for Fighters in 2025 Introduction Ever rolled into a deep guard pass only to have your shorts bunch up, throwing off your rhythm...
Everything You Need to Know About Mma Spats
Everything You Need to Know About MMA Spats Picture this: You're in the thick of a five-round sparring session, defending a deep half-guard when your shorts...
Everything You Need to Know About Split Shorts Mma
Everything You Need to Know About Split Shorts MMA If you've ever felt your shorts bunch up mid-sprawl or ride high during a high kick, you know the...
The Art of Choosing Grappling Leggings for MMA
The Art of Choosing Grappling Leggings for MMA Introduction Did you know that a 2022 survey of over 1,000 MMA practitioners revealed that 68% prioritize...
Compression Leggings Men: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Compression Leggings Men: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Introduction: The Evolution of Compression Leggings in Combat Sports Back in the early...
How to Choose the Perfect Compression Leggings Women for Your Training
--- --- How to Choose the Perfect Compression Leggings Women for Your Training Picture this: You're a few rounds into a grueling Muay Thai sparring session at..
How to Choose the Perfect Bjj T Shirt for Your Training
How to Choose the Perfect BJJ T-Shirt for Your Training Introduction Did you know that a survey of over 5,000 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners revealed that...
Jiu Jitsu T Shirt Essentials for Every Fighter
Jiu Jitsu T Shirt Essentials for Every Fighter Picture this: It's 2012, and I'm deep into a grueling no-gi grappling session at a packed MMA gym in Las Vegas.
Everything You Need to Know About Bjj Hoodie
Everything You Need to Know About BJJ Hoodie Introduction: The Cold Hard Truth About Training Without the Right Gear Picture this: You're deep into a grueling..
Understanding Jiu Jitsu Hoodie: Materials, Features, and Performance
--- --- Understanding Jiu Jitsu Hoodie: Materials, Features, and Performance Picture this: You're deep into a no-gi roll at your local BJJ gym, sweat dripping,.
Top Bjj Sweatshirt for MMA Training
--- --- Top BJJ Sweatshirt for MMA Training Picture this: You've just finished a grueling MMA sparring session at the gym.
Best Bjj Joggers for Fighters in 2025
--- --- Best BJJ Joggers for Fighters in 2025 By Marcus Silva, Former Pro MMA Fighter & Apollo MMA Gear Expert The best BJJ joggers aren't just...
Jiu Jitsu Sweatpants Essentials for Every Fighter
Jiu Jitsu Sweatpants Essentials for Every Fighter Picture this: It's 5 a.m.
Understanding Bjj Hat: Materials, Features, and Performance
Understanding BJJ Hat: Materials, Features, and Performance By Sarah Chen, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt & Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach In the...
Bjj Gear Bag: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use
Bjj Gear Bag: A Fighter's Guide to Selection and Use Introduction Have you ever shown up to a grueling BJJ session only to realize your wet gi is clumped at...
Top Jiu Jitsu Gear Bag for MMA Training
--- --- Top Jiu Jitsu Gear Bag for MMA Training Picture this: It's 6 a.m.
Why Duffel Bag for Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
--- --- Why Duffel Bag for BJJ Matters for Combat Sports Did you know that a survey of over 1,000 BJJ practitioners revealed that 68% struggle with gear...
Everything You Need to Know About Bjj Training Dummy
--- --- Everything You Need to Know About Bjj Training Dummy Picture this: It's late evening in your home gym, and you're itching to drill that new guard pass..