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How to Wash Your BJJ Gi
There's nothing more frustrating than buying a perfectly-fitting gi, and then finding that it no longer fits right after you wash it for the first time. Arg! Your first instinct may be... Read more...
Fresh New Choke Republic Tees!
Summer is officially here! What's better than breaking out the short shorts and flip flops? Stocking up on the latest new designs from your favorite jiu jitsu apparel brand, Choke... Read more...
Product Release: New Kingz Gis!
What's better than a new, fresh, crisp gi in the mail? When it's a new gi model from your favorite jiu jitsu brand!! Whether it's the new colorways, more streamlined or flashier... Read more...
Best Gear Bags for BJJ
Today I want to pay tribute to one of the most under-appreciated pieces of your jiu jitsu kit... the gear bag. Whether it's a backpack or a duffle bag - or... Read more...
Do You Wear a Cup in BJJ?
As a female BJJ practitioner, I don't feel entirely qualified to write about this subject... but I'm game for just about anything, so here we go anyway! XD To wear, or... Read more...
How Much Does a Jiu Jitsu Gi Weigh?
Few questions have been asked as much - and as often, especially around competition season - than "how much does a gi weigh"? Oh that elusive answer! The reason it is so... Read more...
What Do You Wear to NoGi BJJ?
The name itself gives you a bit of a clue... obviously, if you're training NoGi jiu jitsu, there will be "no gi" involved. Whoever coined the term was a veritable... Read more...
How Much is a BJJ Gi?
While this question can easily be answered by spending a few minutes actually shopping for a gi - especially here, at the Fighters Market website, where we have some handy... Read more...
What is the Best Jiu Jitsu Gi?
Probably the number one, most-asked question in jiu jitsu is: "what is the best jiu jitsu gi"? Of course, every jiu jitsu company is going to offer their own -... Read more...
How to be Return-Savvy
At no other time do we - and every other e-commerce business - receive more returns than after Black Friday. We get it. Online shopping can be tricky, and things... Read more...
How to Score the Best Deals on Jiu Jitsu Gis and Gear
Let's face it: jiu jitsu is an expensive hobby. First there are monthly membership fees, which can get pretty steep depending on where you live and which academy you're going... Read more...
Gi Review: Scramble Sukajan Series Gis
Let's face it: most jiu jitsu gis are pretty darn boring. Yeah, that's right... I said it. But seriously, almost every brand out there offers you the standard white, blue and black color... Read more...
Featured Brand: Moya
Here at Fighters Market, we are passionate about gis and all things jiu jitsu. One of our favorite brands is Moya Brand, which has made channeling the modern - and... Read more...
Gear Review: Virus Compression Pants
No-Gi season is upon us! Which means time to shed the gis and rock out with our spats out. But what's more exhausting and infuriating than finding a nice pair... Read more...
Featured Brand: Maeda Brand
If you don't know the name Maeda Brand, then you've probably been living under a rock. In fact, this isn't the first time we've blogged about Maeda Brand. Their Akashio and Red Label... Read more...
Ultralight BJJ Gi Comparison
If you're a competitor, you know the importance of a solid ultralight gi. Because, really now, when are we ever NOT close to weight?? Jiu jitsu is a demanding activity, so you gotta... Read more...
Gi Review: Atama Mundial Gi
Atama has been a stalwart gi brand for... well, a really long time. Since 1989, in fact. Indeed, it was one of the pioneers in the jiu jitsu gi market;... Read more...
Featured Brand: Ronin Brand
Back to the Americas with our featured brand series... Introducing Ronin Brand, the Brooklyn-based kimono brand that also caters to the judo and karate markets. Actually, "introducing" might be the wrong word.... Read more...
Gi Review: Kingz Balistico 2.0
If you attended this year's IBJJF World Championships, you might have noticed two things: 1) the fights were even more exciting than any year before, and 2) the number of athletes... Read more...
Featured Brand: Progress Jiu Jitsu
When it comes to European jiu jitsu brands, you're probably most familiar with Tatami Fightwear. But you should know that Tatami isn't the only game in town... new kid Progress... Read more...
Gi Review: Maeda Red Label
Not all basic gis were created equal. Indeed, there is a lot of variation between the "entry level" gis put out by brands throughout the jiu jitsu market. With some, you certainly get what... Read more...
Featured Brand: Kingz Kimonos
Here at Fighters Market, we pride ourselves on stocking the best brands in the industry. So what would we be if we didn't offer products from one of the most... Read more...
Gi Review: Tatami Estilo 6.0
Look across the mats of any Brazilian jiu jitsu competition and you'll see a wide variety of gi brands, but only a few seem to dominate the market more than... Read more...
Our Favorite IBJJF ILLEGAL Gis
All you competitors know that the IBJJF likes to keep it pretty boring when it comes to gi colors: just white, blue and black. That leaves little wiggle room when... Read more...
Gi Review: Kingz Comp 450 V5
Anytime you see a jiu jitsu gi model in its umpteenth version... you know it's a good one. Unpopular models fade and disappear from the market, while the popular ones... Read more...
BJJ Beginner's Guide: Training Gear Starter Pack
So you've tried a class or two - have suffered the indignity of the "loaner" gi - and have now made the life-altering decision to join a jiu jitsu academy. Welcome... Read more...
Gi Review: Maeda Akashio
The vast majority of jiu jitsu gis in the market today are relatively plain... aside from the logo, maybe some designed patches and nice embroidered details, there's usually not much more... Read more...
Battle of the Basics - BJJ Gi Comparison
A good basic jiu jitsu gi is a staple in every jiu jitsu player's closet. Not only is it an inexpensive entry gi for those new to the gentle art,... Read more...
Fighters Market Exclusive - Breaking Bones
The Tatami Breaking Bones Rash Guard. Who would have thought a plot about a middle-aged high school science teacher turning an old RV into a meth lab would have become such a hit television... Read more...
Need Jiu Jitsu Gift Ideas? We've got you covered...
There's really only one thing a jiu jitsu nut wants... and that's more jiu jitsu gear. But shopping for that special something can be intimidating. Especially if you don't already... Read more...
GUIDE: Caring for Your Jiu Jitsu Gi
So you bought yourself a brand spanking new gi. Congratulations. Now how do you care for this thing, so that you can get the most use out of it without... Read more...
GUIDE: Choosing the Right BJJ Gi For You
Back in the day, buying a jiu jitsu gi wasn't complicated. That’s because you didn’t have much to choose from. Today, there's a growing industry dedicated to the jiu jitsu lifestyle, including a... Read more...
New Product Update - Tatami Japan Series
What's new? Well let us tell you...  Tatami Japan Series Gis:  Tatami decided to bring their highly popular Japan Series Rash Guards to the realm of the gis! Both the... Read more...