Review - Tatami Fightwear Estilo 5

Summary
Tatami Fightwear continue their top of the line range of regular BJJ gis with this, the number 5 incarnation of their popular Estilo range. It offers the same solid, well built characteristics of the previous Estilos with smart new graphics and an added inner yoke liner. There is also a wider side vent, something they refer to as the Y-shaped vent, although I was not wholly convinced of its functional merits.

Disclosures
I have produced a number of designs on a freelance basis for Tatami Fightwear. I have had no involvement with this product. All views expressed are my own.

Information: Available from: www.tatamifightwear.com
Price: £99

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February 25, 2015

Review - Tatami Fightwear Estilo 5

Summary Tatami Fightwear continue their top of the line range of regular BJJ gis with this, the number 5 incarnation of their popular Es...

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Seminar - Reyson Gracie, red belt (9th degree black belt)

Red belt Master Reyson Gracie (9th degree black belt) taught a BJJ self defence seminar today at our academy, Mill Hill BJJ.

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February 23, 2015

Seminar - Reyson Gracie, red belt (9th degree black belt)

Red belt Master Reyson Gracie (9th degree black belt) taught a BJJ self defence seminar today at our academy, Mill Hill BJJ.

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Meerkatsu Brand - Graceful Kimura and Cerberus rashguards

I have two new rashguards freshly landed into my store.

Graceful Kimura is the next in my series of Japanese ladies submitting demons using jiu jitsu techniques.

Cerberus was inspired by the mythical beast guarding the gates of hell.

Available from www.meerkatsu.com store and several worldwide retailers.


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February 20, 2015

Meerkatsu Brand - Graceful Kimura and Cerberus rashguards

I have two new rashguards freshly landed into my store . Graceful Kimura is the next in my series of Japanese ladies submitting demons...

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Meerkatsu Brand - Kiss of the Dragon Hooded top

I have a new product in the Meerkatsu store - the Kiss of the Dragon hooded top. You can buy it here: http://www.meerkatsu.com/Kiss-of-the-Dragon-Hooded-Top_p_68.html

It features a Chinese dragon, hand drawn by me and applied onto the hoodie with soft water based inks. The front features some hand drawn lettering sewn on as a piece of distressed applique. The top itself is a snug 330gsm cotton - poly mix (80-20).

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February 12, 2015

Meerkatsu Brand - Kiss of the Dragon Hooded top

I have a new product in the Meerkatsu store - the Kiss of the Dragon hooded top. You can buy it here:  http://www.meerkatsu.com/Kiss-of-t...

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DVD Review - Ryan Hall, The Open Elbow

Summary
A close examination of jiu jitsu positions and techniques based around the concept of opening the opponent's elbow away from their torso, ie the open elbow. This set includes a detailed breakdown of how the kimura lock and the omoplata, among others, work by focusing on the open elbow. Ryan Hall brings his usual high verbal output to the chapters, informing the viewer with a perhaps more conceptual led instructional set compared to his previous offerings.

DVD Review: The Open Elbow, Ryan Hall

Available from: www.groundfighter.com

Cost: $124.99 for three disc box set (Disc1 1hr 2min, Disc2 1hr 37min, Disc 3 1hr 34min total: 4 hrs 13mins)

Disclosures: I have no connection with either Ryan or the DVD publishers. I bought this DVD set from Groundfighter.com. All views expressed in this report are my own.

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February 07, 2015

DVD Review - Ryan Hall, The Open Elbow

Summary A close examination of jiu jitsu positions and techniques based around the concept of opening the opponent's elbow away fr...

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BJJ gi designs since 2011

Someone asked me how many BJJ gis I have designed or featured my artwork. I had to check back at my archives because I honestly couldn't remember. The first gi I designed was back in 2011, actually two assignments came along at the same time, one for Black Eagle Fightwear to design the Raptor gi and another for Ronin Brand to design a bunch of samurai themed gi colourways. Happy days!

I'm thankful for all the brand owners who entrusted me with artwork design and for the punters who liked them enough to spend their hard earned money. Here's to many more gi designs for the future!






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February 07, 2015

BJJ gi designs since 2011

Someone asked me how many BJJ gis I have designed or featured my artwork. I had to check back at my archives because I honestly couldn...

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Brand Profile - Newaza Apparel

You'd have to be living under a rock not to notice the riot of colour that is the brand, Newaza Apparel. For just over a year or so they've been rolling out crazy design after crazy design, and the people love them! I have even got onto the Newaza Express too with my own contributions - the Slow Your Roll snails T-shirt and the Season's Beatings Xmas sweater.

Newaza Apparel owner Travis Warner took a few minutes out to chat with me:-

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February 07, 2015

Brand Profile - Newaza Apparel

You'd have to be living under a rock not to notice the riot of colour that is the brand, Newaza Apparel . For just over a year or so ...

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