Blog
Design stories, fight-camp guides, and updates from the dojo.
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Judo vs BJJ: Which Martial Art Is Right for You?
Judo and BJJ share Japanese roots but split on focus: Judo wins the stand-up, BJJ wins the ground. Your choice depends on whether you want…
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MMA Gear Essentials: What Every Beginner Needs in 2026
Starting MMA? You need four essentials: gloves, hand wraps, mouthguard, and shin guards. Our 2026 starter kit costs under $150 and skips the gear you…
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Complete Guide to Choosing Your First BJJ Gi
Your first BJJ gi should be durable, IBJJF-legal, and easy to wash — not the cheapest. Our top pick costs under $90, fits true to…
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Last Ones Out: The Story Behind the Design
Everybody leaves. Then the gym gets quiet, and the last ones out are still working. This is the story behind the design named for them.
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The Dojo Ink Standard: No Generic Designs
The generic fight-apparel market is a graveyard of the same three designs. TATSU WEAR refuses them all — here is the standard that replaces them,…
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Ryujin Vanguard: Bite Down on the Details
The dragon god and the front line, on the same garment. A spotlight on the Ryujin Vanguard set — the name, the fit, and why…