Eminence Kimonos has developed a new line of BJJ gis for the rulers of the mats! All of their gis come in sizes for men, women, and children and if you check out their sister site, Just a Girl in a Jiu ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Grips Athletics Amazona Gi
In an interview with Robin Black of 5 Rounds, former Affliction executive Tom Atencio explained that in his new role at Grips Athletics in North America his goal is to develop a line of products that will ... Continue Reading
Interview With Seymour Yang: What Does Meerkatsu Mean Anyway?
When I started to do gi reviews, I had about eleven gis that didn’t fit properly. Inspired by Meerkatsu, whose real name is Seymour Yang, I created a blog and began reviewing gis to help women like me find ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Submission Fight Co. Women’s Ecstasy Gi
Update: Since I originally wrote my review for the Hemp Ecstasy gi, it has been widely publicized in the BJJ community that the fabric used in this gi is actually a polyester and cotton mix. For more ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Fenom Pearl Weave Gi
In her interview with Seymour Yang in 2010, Fenom founder Triin Seppel explained her brand name. “Fenom is a play of two words - female plus phenomenon. People typically refer to a highly-skilled person in ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Redstar Stamp Gi
When I asked Marmac Athletics BJJ instructor Scott Nauss what his all-time favorite gi brand was, he told me it was a toss-up between the Kingz 420 Light V2 and the Redstar Stamp due to their fit. At 6’4, ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Kingz 420 Light V2 BJJ Gi
Men definitely outnumber women in Brazilian jiu jitsu and most gear companies cater to men’s specifications. Marmac Athletics jiu jitsu instructor and Renzo Gracie Purple Belt Scott Nauss is able to try a ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Killer Bee Women’s Ligustica MK II Gi
I’ve always been a big fan of Killer Bee Gis Ligustica MK II. Because adult gis are often too big for me, I bought one of their children’s gis a few years ago and it quickly became one of my favorites. ... Continue Reading
