BJJ Gi Sizing Guide: Fit, Shrinkage, and the Go-Getter Gi Sizing System
A practical BJJ gi sizing guide for New Zealand grapplers covering fit, shrinkage, common sizing mistakes and how to choose the right gi size.
First BJJ Class Guide: What to Expect, White-Belt Survival Tips & Rolling Safely
Your First BJJ Class Without the Mystery What happens, what to wear and how to get through day one without
Pearl Weave vs Gold Weave: Choosing the Best BJJ Gi for Training & Competition in 2025 (NZ Guide)
Pearl Weave vs Gold Weave Two familiar gi weaves, two different feels and considerably more fabric terminology than anyone asked
BJJ Competition Rules Explained (IBJJF & AJP): A Kiwi’s Honest Guide
BJJ Competition Rules Without the Headache Points, penalties and the bits worth knowing before a referee teaches you the rulebook
Open Mats NZ: What to Expect at Saturday & Sunday BJJ Open Mats (Kiwi Guide)
BJJ Open Mats in New Zealand How to turn up, find good rounds and avoid behaving like a weapon at
History of BJJ: How Judo in Brazil Evolved Into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
How Judo in Brazil Became Brazilian Jiu Jitsu The road from Japanese jujutsu to modern BJJ was anything but tidy.
BJJ Gi Material Guide: Cotton vs Polyester (What Matters & What Doesn’t)
BJJ Gi Materials: Cotton vs Polyester Breathability, shrinkage, drying time and durability matter more than whatever impressive sounding fabric name
BJJ Gi Buying Guide NZ 2026: Choose the Best Gi
The Complete BJJ Gi Buying Guide for New Zealand Fit, fabric, GSM, weaves, competition rules and enough gi terminology to