Gear thread; Equipt, Judogi, Kimono, gloves, book & DVD's etc

arybvtcw0eolkf

Here it is, a thread to discuss whats mentioned in the thread title & more.

Review's, prices and suppliers, quiries, suggestions etc..

If your a supplier, post here but you'd better damned well be contributing to discussion outside of this thread too - please don't cross this line!.

Its open to all styles of course, from equipment used in self defence course's to MMA & TMA, including books & DVD's (including DVD's of events once its not pro-wrestling of course).

Lets go...

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Boston

Opinions on the KuSajura JOAS? I'm in Japan and just visited the KodoKan, Their selling the JOAS for 26,460 which seems cheap for something which is meant to be high quality.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Boston wrote: »

Opinions on the KuSajura JOAS? I'm in Japan and just visited the KodoKan, Their selling the JOAS for 26,460 which seems cheap for something which is meant to be high quality.

I can't speak from personal experience, but there's a thread on judoforum.com re. JOAS.

Personally I've used Norris (Competition) , Fighting Films (Master Gi) and Mizuno (Ichiban) Judogi & IMO the Fighting Films 'Master Gi' is by far the best of the three.

I think unless your a very good competition Judoka it really comes down to person 'feel' of the Gi, that and its durability.

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nobbo

I had a Norris but wasnt fond of it. Have a blitz at the moment but looking to buy a new one. Any suggestions? Looking for a good quality gi and not too pushed about price as long as its worth it..

arybvtcw0eolkf

nobbo wrote: »

I had a Norris but wasnt fond of it. Have a blitz at the moment but looking to buy a new one. Any suggestions? Looking for a good quality gi and not too pushed about price as long as its worth it..

For Judo I love my Fighting Films 'Master Gi', it hasn't shrank like my Norris Gi's in the past and regardless of sweat and being pulled about all night retains its shape and feel.

Its also tightly woven just enough to make it difficult to grab in competition and not too stiff for Randori.

I've found the Norris Gi's to shrink alot, but were otherwise tough & durable.

My Mizuno is baggie, isn't shrinking - which tbh is a pain because I got a 185 and its WAY too big. At 6'2'' I've to fold down the waist otherwise I'm tripping over the legs.

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nobbo

I never had a Fighting Films gi but heard good things about them. I have been told to get the new mizuno, think its the shahi?(spelling is probably wrong), but dont know what its like.

Who selling judogis in Ireland these days or wheres the easiest to get one?

arybvtcw0eolkf

nobbo wrote: »

I never had a Fighting Films gi but heard good things about them. I have been told to get the new mizuno, think its the shahi?(spelling is probably wrong), but dont know what its like.

Who selling judogis in Ireland these days or wheres the easiest to get one?

Where are you?.

nobbo

Well spending alot of time in galway at the moment..

arybvtcw0eolkf

nobbo wrote: »

Well spending alot of time in galway at the moment..

Ok well I buy from Jennifer Kane @ 0876897814, she's a truely lovely person to deal with and cheap.

Or you've got Alan Martin, you can find his contact details on the Judo Ireland website.

MeaveD who posts here might be able to help you too, PM her.

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nobbo

Oh yeah I remember Jennifer she used to do all the comps?

Might stay with people on the IJA side of things...

Scootay

Quick gear question: what can I use to clean inside gloves and focus mitts? Should I look for a tin of the spray bowling alleys use for shoes or can anyone recommend anything else?

MaeveD

Bruno Colossal Bride wrote: »

MaeveD who posts here might be able to help you too, PM her.

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Thanks Bruno Colossal Bride, but Fightlord don't do Judo gis, just BJJ and Aikido

arybvtcw0eolkf

Scootay wrote: »

Quick gear question: what can I use to clean inside gloves and focus mitts? Should I look for a tin of the spray bowling alleys use for shoes or can anyone recommend anything else?

Fabreeze worked great for me when I was kickboxing. If your gloves are really sweaty leave them in a dry place stuff with newspaper (honestly!!) over night then spray - works a treat.

MaeveD wrote: »

Thanks Makikomi, but Fightlord don't do Judo gis, just BJJ and Aikido

That could be a problem as the new Judo Rules mean that a Judogi deemed illegal by the ref is an instant dismissal from competition, to date its been a case that the ref could order the Judoka just to change Gi - that option is gone now.

Lads, I don't want this thread sounding like a Judo discussion - lets get the convo going eh!.
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104494431

I bought my gloves from this crowd, I was happy with the price, shipping and the gloves.

I'd buy from them again.

http://www.mmafightwear.net/

Baggio...

I kitted out my club with these guys. They have a very good range, and they provided me with a good service:

http://www.blitzsport.com/

weemate

www.black-eagle.co.uk I use these bjj gis at my place.Great quality and service from them and quick delivery.

Hephaestus

I'm going to be taking up Judo from next week onwards & I'm looking for a decent but affordable Gi for starting off.

Has anybody here got a Fushida Gi?
I've read elsewhere that they're good Gi's & I'm currently living in the same city where the company is based.

thanks in advance!

arybvtcw0eolkf

Hephaestus wrote: »

I'm going to be taking up Judo from next week onwards & I'm looking for a decent but affordable Gi for starting off.

Has anybody here got a Fushida Gi?
I've read elsewhere that they're good Gi's & I'm currently living in the same city where the company is based.

thanks in advance!

I've never used it, but I remember reading something on it on judoforum.com

If your starting off I'd recommend not spending a whole lot on a fancy Gi as you won't notice the small differences between the different makers & you should still get many years wear even from a cheap Gi.

Just an update on the Mizuno Gi I mentioned earlier.

This was a new Gi for me, which I wasn't impressed with initially - but its quickly becoming my favourite. Although its pre-shrunk before purchase the weave have tightened and stiffed up a lot, making it a very hard Gi to grip (so I'm told ) I'll be putting it into competition over the next few weeks as a result

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Boston

The fushida people seem to do some cheep training Gi's though. Might be worth a look rather then going for the typical "dojo" brand.

The mizuno gi you mention, is that from the same person you put me in contact with? With any luck I'll be picking mine up this weekend.

Anyone know where to get a Jujutsu Gi? Plenty of places seem to do BJJ.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Boston wrote: »

The mizuno gi you mention, is that from the same person you put me in contact with? With any luck I'll be picking mine up this weekend.

I got it from Jen.

I think the fit will better fit you than me, the pants are still very long for my liking.

She'll most likely have a stall at the Leinster Open in Finglas on Saturday, unfortunetly I'm on duty so can't compete. However I'll try get off for an hour, so if anyone see's a big fecker in DPM's and shaved head say "Hi M".

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Boston

Bruno Colossal Bride wrote: »

I got it from Jen.

I think the fit will better fit you than me, the pants are still very long for my liking.

She'll most likely have a stall at the Leinster Open in Finglas on Saturday, unfortunetly I'm on duty so can't compete. However I'll try get off for an hour, so if anyone see's a big fecker in DPM's and shaved head say "Hi M".

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Yea, I'll be poping out to finglas if she has it in by then. Not overly fond of long trousers tbh, but we'll see. I may wear my brit DPM just to confuse people.

Hephaestus

Bruno Colossal Bride wrote: »

If your starting off I'd recommend not spending a whole lot on a fancy Gi as you won't notice the small differences between the different makers

Boston wrote: »

The fushida people seem to do some cheep training Gi's though. Might be worth a look rather then going for the typical "dojo" brand.

Yeah I'm not going to spend a whole lot on a Gi initially & Fushida do sell Gi's @ a pretty affordable price.

I sent Fushida an e-mail & they recommended that I train in my BJJ Gi until their new lean cut ICON model comes out next month as I'm a slim build.

Niall Keane

Anyone recomend a site (online, don't have the time to drop down and check stuff out) that can do custom, and by custom I mean able to print your logo, not just print a name on Thai Shorts.
Also looking to do this for tee-shirts - sleevless, and hoodies.
Looking for quality, not cheap fall apart when someone looks at it gear, and printing that doesn't crack after the first wash? Sanshou is full contact and involves throws so the tee-shirts and shorts need to be able to keep up / stay up!!!
Looking for and option of ongoing as its for a club - singular and small batch purchases.
any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Niall

Boston

Bruno Colossal Bride wrote: »

I got it from Jen.

I think the fit will better fit you than me, the pants are still very long for my liking.

She'll most likely have a stall at the Leinster Open in Finglas on Saturday, unfortunetly I'm on duty so can't compete. However I'll try get off for an hour, so if anyone see's a big fecker in DPM's and shaved head say "Hi M".

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Just for reference, the Mizuno Judogi she's selling is the Mizuno Ichiban, part number 18001. Apparently these are heavier then later Ichiban models and some people seem interested in specifically getting the 18001 version as it's largely discontinued.

gary.k10

I came across these mma fairtex gloves on ebay but they seem a bit cheap compared to other places, any idea why? Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.ie/FAIRTEX-FGV12-Grappling-Gloves-Cage-MMA-UFC-B-W-M-L-XL_W0QQitemZ110442912479QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_Boxing_RL?hash=item19b6e91adf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

_oveless

Do any of the boxing/thai boxing gyms in Dublin have a shop that sells gloves? Looking for a few pairs of 10z boxing gloves.

Bridgestone Man

Hi loveless,

Yes we have a shop in the Bridgestone Gym and we have 10 oz Gloves 'Boon' made in Thailand (Velcro only) Red, Blue or Black in stock. Lots of other thai stuff in stock also.

See contacts page for directions on our website www.bridgestonemuaythai.com
Dont think its allowed to price on here so PM me for Price list.

Regards,
Paul Kelly.

Deisekickboxing

8 PAIRS THAI SHORTS &
10 PAIRS OF 10oZ GLOVES IN LEATHER WITH WRAPS
SIMILAR TO BELOW WITH SCORE CIRCLE
GOIN CHEAP
ANYONE INTERESTED PM THANKS JEFF.

da-bres

Hello there guys,

Just letting you know, a new sports/martial arts shop is opening up where the budget travel once was on main street of athy, the shop should be opening on december 5th and is being run by BJJ blue belt andrew maher. The shop will have MMA, BJJ, Boxing and martial arts equipment and apparel, everything you need under one roof... it is also a fully equipped sports shop.

This has been a long time coming for andrew and a lot of hard work has gone into it. Athybjj would like to wish him best of luck in his endever:)

#15

New to kickboxing. Looking for focus pads and mitts. Can anyone tell me where I could get them, either online or in a store (Galway, Athlone or Dublin). Thanks.

arybvtcw0eolkf

I treated myself to the Kosei Inoue DVD box set for Christmas, it costs €70- but well worth every cent.

I'd highly recommend it for any Judoka here.

I can't find a youtube clip of the third in the box set.

Fantastic viewing.

illeagles_mcc

http://www.martialartshop.co.uk/

recommended
got a few bits and pieces off these, found them pretty cheap, mma gloves 30 quid reduced to 19.. blitz karate suit ( bout a fiver cheaper than the blitz website!) was a size too big (my fault!) rang them up, said no problem send it back.

illeagles_mcc

Baggio... wrote: »

I kitted out my club with these guys. They have a very good range, and they provided me with a good service:

http://www.blitzsport.com/

just ordered some stuff from these guys. anyone know how long they take to deliver?

YamaMotoYama

These guys are fantastic... great fast dispatch - they shipped to me within 24 hours and their stuff is great quality.

http://www.arawaza.com/

If its good enough for Rafael Aghayev, its good enough for me!

no surrender

windy muay thai gear now in stock
whole sale prices depends on quantity
shorts gloves leather kick pads and leather shin guards
we also have sparing gear cotten shin pads up to size xl colours black pink red hand wraps and anklets also avaiable many in stock next day delivery
give me a call on0833071295===shealy@coccork.ie
windy ireland a lot of new stock just tell me what you are looking for and i will see what i have in stock
thanks
sean healy

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tatamiireland

Hi guys I noticed quite a few queries about quality Judo Gi's try www.tatamiireland.com theres a few really good deals on Judo Gi's at the minute. Theres limited stock but if you want to drop me a line (info@tatamiireland.com) and I can check availability in colours and size. A full range of JuJitsu/BJJ gi's also including the brand new super light Zero G in black!

arybvtcw0eolkf

I think its time we updated this thread eh?.

Anyone got any reviews of new equipment bought or put into retirement.

New books or DVD's to review?.

Any feed back on supplier's, or special offer's from suppliers?.

Only thing of significance I've bought of late has been a pair of Punchtown MMA sparring gloves from Ultimate MMA Supplies, I'm no authority on MMA training equipment but I'm delighted with my purchase.

I'll get some photos of the gloves tomorrow and try to do a little review for those who might be interested.

Hanley

I think this'd be cool with sites like mmahq.com and bjjhq.com doing daily deals that ppl might miss otherwise.

Chris89

Ribeiro Jiu Jitsu bias aside, but I read Jiu Jitsu University every day, there is so much content and so much of Saulo's philiosophy on every position. It is a really unique instructional in that you know every detail on every position is coming from his personal experience.

I would reccomend it for everyone, there is a few pages worrth of text at the start of every chapter and I dont know about anyone else but those are my favourite bits about jiu jitsu books!

I also read marcellos x guard book a lot too, although unfortunately theres not as much reading in it!

arybvtcw0eolkf

From Ultimate MMA Supplies facebook page this morning;

It is with great sadness we now announce that Ultimate MMA Supplies will officially close in the next couple of weeks.

We will be having a MAJOR CLOSING DOWN SALE starting tomorrow with everything selling off super cheap so make the most of this and pop in.

Any clubs wishing to purchase stuff to sell at their gyms please contact us and we can sort something out!

Thanks to everyone for supporting us over the last two years!

Might be time to grab a bargain folks.

james308

Any idea were i could get a cheap bjj gi? i literately only need it for one use as theres a gi compition coming up id like to enter

MaeveD

james308 wrote: »

Any idea were i could get a cheap bjj gi? i literately only need it for one use as theres a gi compition coming up id like to enter

Might be able to help, depends on your size... pm me

MMACoachCourse

We might do this again when you have the decency to PM a moderator and let us know who you are - and btw, this isn't an MMA forum.

p to the e

if you don't know www.bjjhq.com and always on the lookout for a deal then check it out but for all you judo enthusiasts there is a DVD on sale today of Jimmy Pedro: Grip like a world champion. Could be great for any grappling sport with a gi.

Collyjudo

Hi there,

I recently returned back to judo after a child-rearing sabbatical, so the nappies are put away (just about) and something like life is resuming (just about)....

Looking to replace my current sack for a gi that will guarantee invincibility, alright then - I'll settle for something decent that I can get battered in.

I have scoured the net for 2nd hand gis (I'm not proud), but little available – saw one Mizuno Yawara on eBay for $50, but missed that boat.

Anyone know what’s the best quality gi I can get my hands on for a max of €100 all in (that’s including VAT, postage, packing, anointment by sacred oils etc.)

Would be great to hear back, thanks very much.
Collly.

arybvtcw0eolkf

HI Colly, welcome to the forum and welcome back to Judo.

You'll get a really good Gi for that kind of money.

You could contact Alan Martin @ 0862703220.

My recommendation from Alan would be to go for either a Danrho or a Fighting Films Gi - my personal favourite is the Fighting Films.

But you'll get a Danrho cheaper.

Collyjudo

Thanks Makikomi,

I gave Alan a quick text and he called back within a couple of hours, very helpful and genuinely nice bloke. Due to head out this weekend to see if he has something for me!

Really appreciate your advice, is he generally +/- the price range compared to online shops? I did look at both Danrho and Fighting Film sites; looks like mid-range suit plus shipping comes in at about €150-160. Alan said I would be looking at 120-130 for something similar from his shop. So - depending on his stock - seems like he is at least saving me shipping costs, not to mention the peace of mind of actually trying s/thing on first.

Thanks again for your reply, you seem to be somewhat encyclopedic on all things martial about here.

Greatly appreciated.
Col.

Jarren

http://www.mandmdirect.ie/ProductList.aspx?Filter=6|Boxing&a=resetsearch

Current After Christmas sale



I'm not going to comment about the quality of those boxing gloves
however I feel that is an excellent value IMHO

dave80

jarecki1976 wrote: »

http://www.mandmdirect.ie/ProductList.aspx?Filter=6|Boxing&a=resetsearch

Current After Christmas sale



I'm not going to comment about the quality of those boxing gloves
however I feel that is an excellent value IMHO

very cheap but the sizes are a bit ropey 'average man euro' ha

gimmick

Anyone know a decent place to get some Muay Thai pads? Preferably a shop in Cork. I see plenty online, but I need to check them out before parting with my cash.