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  • The Official Kingz BJJ Gi Guide

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    The Official Kingz BJJ Gi Guide

    All jiu-jitsu players were not created alike... so why should all BJJ gis be the same? That's always been our philosophy here at Kingz.

    This is why we offer so many different gi models; so we can offer a little something for everyone. If you like super minimalist, streamlined styles, we've got you. If you prefer mid-weight gis that can handle hours of rigorous training, we've got them. If you're looking for super lightweight gis that will get you easily past the scale at your next tournament, never fear.

    But because we offer so many, sometimes scrolling through our website can be intimidating. To make it easier, we've created this Official Kingz BJJ Gi Guide to make everything simple.

  • Your Best & Worst BJJ Goals for the New Year

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    Your Best & Worst BJJ Goals for the New Year

    Are you ready for the new year to begin?? Yeah, me neither. But there's no stopping time, am I right? 

    What you can do is plan to make 2024 the best year ever... at least better than 2020 (which isn't a high bar). How do you do that? By setting goals and keeping to them. I hear your eyes roll. Agreed, the setting of the goals is easy, but actually accomplishing them can be a might trickier. We've all been there. 

    Where you - and everybody, really - misses the mark is that the goals you set might not be the best. They might not be "SMART": specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. So, really, you might have been setting yourself up for failure from the start. Ugh. Yeah, I hear ya. 

  • How to Get Friends & Family to Try BJJ

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    How to Get Friends & Family to Try BJJ

    The new year is nearly upon us! And with it, that dreaded - and elusive - new year's resolution, as well as a long list of things that "will finally happen" in 2024. 

    If you're like me, one of those things is spreading the joy of Brazilian jiu-jitsu to others, and in particular, to your friends and family. You know that now only will they reap the benefits of jiu-jitsu - as you have - but you'll finally be able to talk about it with them as much as your heart desires without them rolling their eyes. 

    But - as you have likely already found out - getting people to start BJJ is not easy. It's hard enough getting them to try a new restaurant or a new hair style... something that doesn't involve sweaty people trying to smash and choke them out. But never fear, this year will be different, because we're here to help. 

  • Athlete Highlight - Rosa Walsh-McCann

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    Athlete Highlight - Rosa Walsh-McCann

    It comes as no surprise to anyone that Ireland is home to some talented martial artists - pugilism runs strong in their blood, as you know - but go ahead and add another name to that roster: Rosa Walsh-McCann. 

    You may have already heard of her. One of the most prolific competitors in the European circuits, Rosa has been regularly hitting the podium in events across the continent, from IBJJF and AJP to Grapple Kings and Grapple Fest. Then she shocked the jiu-jitsu world when, as a brown belt, she subbed long-time black belt Nathalie Ribeiro at the ADCC Las Vegas Open. Now a black belt, she's already proving herself to be a formidable threat on the mats. 

  • Make the Most of Your Holidays

    Poster by Heather Raftery·
    Make the Most of Your Holidays

    The holiday season is upon us! There is a lot to be excited about around this time of the year: cooler temperatures, parties, more time with family, and tons of great homemade food. 

    But it's also a time when the training gets a little sparse... whether because of holiday gym closures, obligatory family gatherings, or simply because snuggling up with loves ones - or your cat - in front of a warm fire sounds nicer than getting strangled that day. Whatever the reason, it's natural to feel just a teeny bit guilty about not putting in the hours on the mat. 

    Here are some tips for making the most of your holiday season... and keeping that guilt at bay...