27 Feb 2012





The following article was written by me and first published in Issue 2 of Jiu Jitsu Magazine. It is reproduced here with kind permission of Jiu Jitsu Magazine.





JIU JITSU GI AFTER-CARE GUIDE



By Seymour Yang



Introduction
It is quite possibly the worst scenario that any jiu jitsu enthusiast can experience - the just-bought gi that shrank too much. There can be no worse feeling than, after spending hours of research time and spending possibly hundreds of dollars on a new uniform, for it to end up being too small or in fact the opposite - a gi that refuses to shrink and is still too large after you wash it. Most gi companies will not return or exchange your gi after you have used it if there is nothing faulty with it. So how should one look after a gi after it has been bought?

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February 27, 2012

Article: Gi Aftercare Guide

The following article was written by me and first published in Issue 2 of Jiu Jitsu Magazine . It is reproduced here with kind permissio...
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22 Feb 2012



This gi incorporates original art created by me for Tatami Fightwear who kindly hired my services. This report is not a gi review. It is a showcase of the art I created for the gi and my commentary on the design and material elements I chose to use for the gi. The photos show the pre-production samples, the final gi will be available to buy from Tatami Fightwear (and other retailers) around late March - April 2012. A full in depth review on the gi itself will be available from impartial gi reviewers soon.

Introduction
Last year I designed a rashguard themed around my illustrations of a honey badger munching on some tasty cobras. To my immense surprise, it was an amazing success selling hundreds and hundreds of units all over the world. I received tons of feedback from happy rash guard wearers, many of them saying one thing: when was I going to release the honey badger gi? Well, here it is. Okay not quite here yet, the sample I am modelling is the first and only copy in the world of the honey badger gi. But Tatami Fightwear's suppliers are making them as I write.

Here is a little more detail about the gi...

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February 22, 2012

Gi Preview: Honey Badger Gi by Tatami Fightwear

This gi incorporates original art created by me for Tatami Fightwear who kindly hired my services. This report is not a gi review. It is...
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20 Feb 2012

I took part in another tournament at Hereford over the weekend. The last event in December was very enjoyable and well run so when Dave Coles mentioned that he had found a fighter who was same age, rank and weight as me, I knew it was a match up I could not refuse.

I started off fairly brightly against my opponent, he pulled guard and I tried to keep posture not letting him close his guard or sink in his de la Riva hooks. I felt okay to be honest and reasonably in control, figuring out my next move in readiness to assert my slowly maturing guard passing game when for some stupid reason I decided to plant my hand under his armpit. He saw this and wrapped an overhook and cranked for a sort of inside guard americana. Something cracked and I yelled out loud. Verbal tap from me, game over. Uh oh. Thankfully nothing busted, just sore and it was a fantastic opportunity to experience a fight with someone exactly in my division. I have made mental notes on what I need to do to improve and hope we can meet again.

My thanks as ever to a brilliantly run tournament and so lovely to catch up with all my BJJ friends. I got the chance to wear my Honey Badger gi - the only one in the world right now! But I will blog about the honey badger gi in a post coming up soon. In the meantime, here are some photos:


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February 20, 2012

Tournament: 11th Hereford BJJ Open

I took part in another tournament at Hereford over the weekend. The last event in December was very enjoyable and well run so when Dave Cole...
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16 Feb 2012



Fight Soap in the US commissioned me to design cover art for a limited edition soap of theirs, naturally i was chuffed to be asked. The brief was wide open, I could draw anything as long as it would look good when printed 2x3 inches in size. That's really much, much smaller than I am used to creating for. It presented a couple of technical challenges which I detail on my Art Blog, so go visit there if you are interested in the design process.

In the meantime, you can buy this special edition of Fight Soap from their website - http://fightsoap.bigcartel.com/
I will update this entry once I know of UK and European distributors who are stocking this product. We're donating a share of proceeds from each bar to Tap Cancer Out - a BJJ and MMA focused charity dedicated to funding cancer research. I'll be collaborating with Tap Cancer Out on an art project at some point soon. You can read more about them here: http://www.tapcancerout.org/

So three great reasons to buy this bar - first, it's got my art on it!, second, it'll keep you clean and smelling of zest fruits for you after training shower, and finally, it's helping a worthy cause. Cheers!



:)
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February 16, 2012

Design: Fight Soap Limited Edition Kappa v Dragon

Fight Soap in the US commissioned me to design cover art for a limited edition soap of theirs, naturally i was chuffed to be asked. The ...
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15 Feb 2012



So I'm browsing through my Facebook wallposts once day when I should be doing work when I notice some little sidebar adverts pop up. This is unusual for me because like 99.99999% of people, I take absolutely no notice of adverts on Facebook. But this one stuck out. Why? Because it had a really cool illustration of an octopus grappling with a man. Yes! I love octopuses (never octopi, apparently). I had to find out more!

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February 15, 2012

Apparel Brand Showcase: Brutal T-shirts

So I'm browsing through my Facebook wallposts once day when I should be doing work when I notice some little sidebar adverts pop up....
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14 Feb 2012



Summary
A bold and creative debut gi design from new Guam based fightwear brand, the Competidor Guardian offers slick eye catching style along with a superbly fitting and lightweight uniform. The myriad of tiny little design elements added to the attention to detail paid over the production values and construction. This is a very solid and likable gi.
Website: www.thecompetidor.com
Price: $160USD + shipping and customs if ordering from outside US.

Disclosure: I have been commissioned in the past by Competidor Brand to produce artwork for t-shirts. I have had no contribution to this design. This and the following report will be my own personal opinion and remain as objective and unbiased as I can.

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February 14, 2012

Gi Review: Competidor 'Guardian' gi

Summary A bold and creative debut gi design from new Guam based fightwear brand, the Competidor Guardian offers slick eye catching st...
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12 Feb 2012



Top t-shirt art website The Shirt List agreed to write up a little interview with me and showcase some of my designs. The interview gave me a chance to present my designs and also discuss Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to a whole new audience. It's a light hearted read which I hope you'll find entertaining and enjoyable. Go check it out!

http://www.theshirtlist.com/interview-with-seymour-yang-aka-meerkatsu/

My thanks to Alan for taking the time to ask some very interesting questions and delving into the world of BJJ fightwear design.


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February 12, 2012

The Shirt List Interviews Meerkatsu

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10 Feb 2012


See the above slice of awesomeness? Want it? Are you a BIG GRAPPLER??? I mean this rashguard I have here is massive. We're talking size 50 cm across the chest and 75 cm from shoulder to base. We reckon it'll fit someone who normally wears a size XL. Maybe even and XXL if you like 'em tight. Or, you could be a smaller person like me and wear it like a loose t-shirt. Whatever...to win this piece of art on a rashie, here's what you have to do:

********** CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED, WINNER IS MARK KEELER*********
****** Click here to see the answer to the quiz *************


HOW TO WIN


  • Visit the Gawakoto Facebook page (home of artist Bong Abad) and, if you have not already done so, like it.
  • Enter the photo gallery and hunt for the image that Bong describes as his very first tee design that got made.
  • Email your answer (as a url or tee design description) to:
  • By 10pm GMT Sunday 12th February. I'll randomly pick a winner among the correct answers and you have 24 hours to reply or I pick another winner. Simples.




Remember, this exclusive rashie is a size XL!!!


Terms and conditions: Only correct answers emailed to the address above will be eligible. Winner will be notified by email. No alternative prize or cash offered. Winner must respond to my email within 24hours or another person will receive the prize. Meerkatsu and Gawakoto accept no liability in the event of the winner be awe struck by the awesomeness of the rashguard. 


Good luck!

In the meantime, feel free to gawp over more lovely images of this amazing rashguard designed by my mate Bong and the guys over at Art Junkie in Japan...

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February 10, 2012

Contest: Win a size XL Art Junkie/Gawakoto rashguard

See the above slice of awesomeness? Want it? Are you a BIG GRAPPLER??? I mean this rashguard I have here is massive. We're talking si...
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9 Feb 2012



Summary
I compare two gi models from new brand Kingz, the Comp 550 and the ultra lightweight Comp 420. Both gis experienced minimal shrinkage and fitted me very well at A1 along the sleeves but seemed long down the jacket length. I had some issues over the trousers on both models but was very pleased with the neatly undertucked inner logo tape - a particular problem for me with 'scratchiness' in previous reviews. Overall, a very fine effort from Kingz.

Disclosure: This review represents my own opinions. I have been hired as a freelance designer and illustrator in the past by numerous fightwear companies, including Kingz, however I am unconnected with these two gis.

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February 09, 2012

Gi Review: Kingz Comp 420 and Comp 550

Summary I compare two gi models from new brand Kingz, the Comp 550 and the ultra lightweight Comp 420. Both gis experienced minimal...
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4 Feb 2012


The good people at Competidor Brand sent me a bunch of t-shirts, including my own design, the Octjitsu t-shirt. Check out their website to see their full range of funky and fun t-shirt designs for the intelligent and creative grappler!

To win the selection above (bottom two are Mediums, top one is size Large) here's what you have to do:


CONTEST DETAILS


1. Follow me on Twitter @Meerkatsu

2. Simply tweet: "Just entered bit.ly/z95JZh to win the #octjitsu Competidor t-shirt prize. Follow @Meerkatsu and RT please"


RULES

Don't forget the hashtag #octjitsu - this is how I track you all.

Contest ends Monday evening (GMT) 6th February 2012

I will pick one tweeter who is a @Meerkatsu follower, has used correct RT and hashtag. You can tweet about the contest often but I pick the follower, not the number of tweets, also, be aware of Twitter rules concerning spam and repeated RTs. so try to change the message a little for repeat tweets. Just mention the hashtag and to follow me. Simple!


One winner will be announced. No cash or other prize alternative. Winner will be contacted by email or Twitter mail and has 24 hours to respond. No response will mean the prize goes to another picked out at random.

Good luck!


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byMeerkatsu
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February 04, 2012

Contest: Win Competidor Brand T-shirts

The good people at Competidor Brand sent me a bunch of t-shirts, including my own design, the Octjitsu t-shirt . Check out their website...
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