Best BJJ - Judo Gi

[Annitsford]

Looking for new Gi as old one to thin - well that the reason I give when im tapping.

Best Gi's and how much is the question...

[Rob T]

Faixa Rua mate... quality gis at a bargain price.

[jonbroster]

Hi,

I picked up a Krugans on Ebay for £45. It was second hand but the guy had never worn the jacket, just the trousers. Fantastic quality and style.

Jon

[South Central]

Faixa Rua mate... quality gis at a bargain price.



yeah, nothing to do with the fact that they sponser you..

Was the deal that you mention them on the forum (at any chance you get) in exchange for the Gi?

Seriously tho, The question was "best" gi? The answer isnt Faixa Rua,

Gotta be between the korals or keiko raca or atama gi's surely?

[Simon Hayes]

yeah, nothing to do with the fact that they sponser you..

Was the deal that you mention them on the forum (at any chance you get) in exchange for the Gi?

Seriously tho, The question was "best" gi? The answer isnt Faixa Rua,

Gotta be between the korals or keiko raca or atama gi's surely?

To make that kind of judgement you must have seen a faixa rua gi.
I don't think you have,because if you had you would know it competes in quality with korals,and keiko raca and is actually imo better than atama's since atama kimono's quality dropped.

They are also £60,and arrive the next day.I know this because we distribute them in the u.k. and i post them.

Rob T's sponsorship deal is with FAIXA RUA himself and i don't know the finer details of it,but i do know Rob T and he is a straight talking welshman who doesn't mince his words and if he thought the faixa rua gi's were shit he would just keep quiet,rather than lie.

Faixa Rua is a quality kimono that is sold at acceptable prices and has a next day uk delivery.They also sponsor up and coming UK fighters unlike
Keiko,Koral and Atama.That is why Carlson Gracie Team have agreed to distribute these gi's.

All the best

Simon

[Simon Hayes]

oh yeah,and they also have an 8 week exchange policy if the gi breaks or rips
in the first 2 months of its life.
try getting that off koral,atama or keiko.LOL.

[J-Sho]

I'll be road testing a faixa soon,
-have pretty much only ever had keiko raca gis before, like the cut, like the weight (both regular and summer cut)
-bought a gameness, hated it and sold it,
-bought a koral, hated it and threw it away,
-bought a fighting films, is ok, but like a tent even after repeated 90 degree washes

faixa and blackeagle seem to be pretty prevalent in the uk scene at the moment, worth a look.

[South Central]

To make that kind of judgement you must have seen a faixa rua gi.
I don't think you have,because if you had you would know it competes in quality with korals,and keiko raca and is actually imo better than atama's since atama kimono's quality dropped.

They are also £60,and arrive the next day.I know this because i distribute them in the u.k. and i post them.

Rob T's sponsorship deal is with FAIXA RUA himself and i don't know the finer details of it,but i do know Rob T and he is a straight talking welshman who doesn't mince his words and if he thought the faixa rua gi's were shit he would just keep quiet,rather than lie.

Faixa Rua is a quality kimono that is sold at acceptable prices and has a next day uk delivery.They also sponsor up and coming UK fighters unlike
Keiko,Koral and Atama.That is why Carlson Gracie Team have agreed to distribute these gi's.

All the best

Simon

Nice reply. True to say i havent worn a Faixa Rua gi, but i have seen them..

They are better then the Black Eagle Gi's, but not In my opinion as good as the Keiko's and korals.


Yes, they are better value, but i dont think that was the question.

[FlameBoy]

Nice reply. True to say i havent worn a Faixa Rua gi, but i have seen them..

They are better then the Black Eagle Gi's, but not In my opinion as good as the Keiko's and korals.


Yes, they are better value, but i dont think that was the question.

hmmm - but its did say "best Gis"

So that could be construed as being - Please give me some idea as to the best gis available - or - I would like a list of some of the best gis. Now Rob didnt give a list - just his opinion as to one manufacturer that woyuld be on a list of "Best Gis"

I dont think the T/S was after 1 gi manufacturer - I would have thought he was after a few to choose from.

and as for - value not being part of the question - costs were mentioned in the original post, there is obviously some leway in the guys decision making process - which also suggests he wants a list to choose from.

so perhaps value for money was implied!

[kneeonstomach]

I wore my new faixa rua for the first time on Saturday and hands down the best gi I have worn.... great cut and fit....a really high quality product at a great price with great service....

and remember no other gi comes with a built in clock choke amplification device....

[white belt for life]

To make that kind of judgement you must have seen a faixa rua gi.
I don't think you have,because if you had you would know it competes in quality with korals,and keiko raca and is actually imo better than atama's since atama kimono's quality dropped.

They are also £60,and arrive the next day.I know this because i distribute them in the u.k. and i post them.

Rob T's sponsorship deal is with FAIXA RUA himself and i don't know the finer details of it,but i do know Rob T and he is a straight talking welshman who doesn't mince his words and if he thought the faixa rua gi's were shit he would just keep quiet,rather than lie.

Faixa Rua is a quality kimono that is sold at acceptable prices and has a next day uk delivery.They also sponsor up and coming UK fighters unlike
Keiko,Koral and Atama.That is why Carlson Gracie Team have agreed to distribute these gi's.

All the best

Simon

nice reply, until you read the bit where you distribute and post them.
as you obviously don't do that for free, does that not make your opinion a little bit biased?

[Rob T]

My deal with Faixa Rua is this;

Faixa Rua gave me a free gi. That's it. He didn't ask anything of me, he didn't request a review... nothing.

He also gave Chris Rees (my instructor and head of GB Swansea) one. Chris sells the gis out of the club. I do not make any money out of the sale of gis, I make very little out of the club (teaching one lesson per week). So there is absolutely nothing in the deal for me other than the gi... which I already have, so I have no need to talk up the gi as it won't gain me anything.

Since we have been wearing the gis, people have seen how good they are and a lot of guys have bought them.

My review of the gi was entirely unbiased. If other people are such poor characters that they can't imagine that to be possible, I feel very sorry for them. I would not endorse something I didn't think deserved it.

Faixa are making gis of equal quality to the top named brands at much cheaper prices.

When people in the club ask me for a recommendation for a gi I tell them this;

Best value for money by far is Faixa Rua, I won't be buying any other gis while they are making them. If they just want something really cheap, get a Blitz. If they really want a big name brand, my favourite is Keiko Raca.

[Rob T]

Rob T's sponsorship deal is with FAIXA RUA himself and i don't know the finer details of it,but i do know Rob T and he is a straight talking welshman who doesn't mince his words and if he thought the faixa rua gi's were shit he would just keep quiet,rather than lie.

Cheers Simon.

Thankfully I think people will be more likely to listen to people who post here as themselves than nameless/faceless pussy trolls.

[South Central]

Cheers Simon.

Thankfully I think people will be more likely to listen to people who post here as themselves than nameless/faceless pussy trolls.



Does it say Rob T on your birth certificate? no. So its not your name, i dont know who you are so calling yourself Rob T is as good as calling yourself Rob D.


Im pretty sure it ask for User name (as in nickname) and not your actual name. In fact, most people on this forum have used alternative names.

Its generally accepted. Stop Fucking Moaning.

[Rob T]

lol, let's look at the facts...

My first name is Robert.
My second name begins with a T.
There are 3 instructors at Gracie Barra Swansea (of which I am one)
The instructors are all listed on the club website.
The website is linked in my signature.

I realise that it might still be difficult for someone with your mental capacity to work out though.

[david5]

i need some gis while i'm here in brazil, anyone wishing to send me some will gain exposure in my blog, views by hundreds daily :D lol

i will also write reviews of it saying it;s awesome

[South Central]

looking at your clubs site just to find out who the hell you are does not interest me mate.

i appreciate you letting the world know how they can find out, but still... il pass if its alright with you.

Also, how do you find the time to work, train bjj, teach bjj , and triangle people in micra's because you spend most of your day on these message boards. :confused:

[white belt for life]

My deal with Faixa Rua is this;

Faixa Rua gave me a free gi. That's it. He didn't ask anything of me, he didn't request a review... nothing.

He also gave Chris Rees (my instructor and head of GB Swansea) one. Chris sells the gis out of the club. I do not make any money out of the sale of gis, I make very little out of the club (teaching one lesson per week). So there is absolutely nothing in the deal for me other than the gi... which I already have, so I have no need to talk up the gi as it won't gain me anything.

Since we have been wearing the gis, people have seen how good they are and a lot of guys have bought them.

My review of the gi was entirely unbiased. If other people are such poor characters that they can't imagine that to be possible, I feel very sorry for them. I would not endorse something I didn't think deserved it.

Faixa are making gis of equal quality to the top named brands at much cheaper prices.

When people in the club ask me for a recommendation for a gi I tell them this;

Best value for money by far is Faixa Rua, I won't be buying any other gis while they are making them. If they just want something really cheap, get a Blitz. If they really want a big name brand, my favourite is Keiko Raca.
So your deal with Faixa Rua is, you aint got a deal with them.
You just brown nosed a gi off them. Because if they give gis to up and coming fighters you got yours by other means, judging by your record.

[Rob T]

lol, you are such a twat. Just because you can't be bothered looking at the site doesn't mean I am a pussy posting behind a troll account. I am not afraid of people knowing who I am.

I post a lot because I can use the internet in work. Currently though, I'm visiting family. I train BJJ 7.5 hours a week, teach/train 2 hours a week and teach kids 1.5 hours a week. Thanks for showing so much interest in me. I've never had a man-crush myself, what's it like?

[Simon Hayes]

nice reply, until you read the bit where you distribute and post them.
as you obviously don't do that for free, does that not make your opinion a little bit biased?


It would be completely out of order to write about the gi's without giving forum user's that information.
Once they have the information that i distribute the gi's they can then make an informed decision regarding whether i would be biased or not,at least,furnished with the true facts people can make that decision.

I own gi's by koral,atama,keiko raca,red nose,fighting film's,mizuno,blitz,ouano.

The best is a Mizuno.It cost £230.
The second best is a fighting film's.It cost £180
The third best is the Faixa Rua.It cost £60

The Koral's,Keiko's and Atama's invariably took weeks to arrive,were delivered the wrong size or came with a big bill for importation from custom's and excise.

Just my experience.

Faixa Rua sponsor BRITISH fighters from RGA,Gracie Barra and Carlson Gracie.

[Rob T]

So your deal with Faixa Rua is, you aint got a deal with them.
You just brown nosed a gi off them. Because if they give gis to up and coming fighters you got yours by other means, judging by your record.

I didn't ask them, he just offered it to me.

How often do you compete btw, what is your record?

[wagon]

my favorie gi is my keiko raca, my koral mkm and black eagle mundial I like about the same but for slightly different reasons.

if you wanna shell out I'd go for keiko, if you want a decent cheap gi black eagle.

[white belt for life]

I didn't ask them, he just offered it to me.

How often do you compete btw, what is your record?

In competition? Or my car?

[Simon Hayes]

White Belt for Life,with the greatest respect to you,i've read your post's on the welsh tourny thread,and i'm just wondering if you've got a really big problem with Rob why don't you just come clean and arrange either a grappling match with him,a fight in a micra or maybe just meet in a park somewhere between your house and Swansea to sort out your differences.

I don't mean to be rude to you,it just seem's that another thread on the forum is going to descend into you saying his micra triangle never happened and him saying it did,and it'll go on for pages again.

I just think it's a bit boring.

I am absolutely fine with you questioning me about faixa rua though,your questons are 100% legitimate,and i'd be asking the same questions if the situation was reversed.

Simon

[Rob T]

In competition? Or my car?

So you've never competed, lol.

[jonbroster]

The Koral's,Keiko's and Atama's invariably took weeks to arrive,were delivered the wrong size or came with a big bill for importation from custom's and excise.

As people are busy picking aguments, Ithought it might be worth mentioning that import duty is now billed by the Revenue & Customs! :D

Out of interest, is your Mizuno Gi a judo gi?
Do they make jiu jitsu gis?

I have done judo with people wearing Mizuno gis; in comparison an Adidas gi feels cheap!

Jon

[J-Sho]

It would be completely out of order to write about the gi's without giving forum user's that information.
Once they have the information that i distribute the gi's they can then make an informed decision regarding whether i would be biased or not,at least,furnished with the true facts people can make that decision.

I own gi's by koral,atama,keiko raca,red nose,fighting film's,mizuno,blitz,ouano.

The best is a Mizuno.It cost £230.
The second best is a fighting film's.It cost £180
The third best is the Faixa Rua.It cost £60

The Koral's,Keiko's and Atama's invariably took weeks to arrive,were delivered the wrong size or came with a big bill for importation from custom's and excise.

Just my experience.

Faixa Rua sponsor BRITISH fighters from RGA,Gracie Barra and Carlson Gracie.

which fighting films gi? the master gi is only 120 these days isnt it, or do they have another one above that?

Mizuno Rickson gis have/had a good reputation , i don;tknow if you can get them anymore adn spending a couple of hundred sheets on a gi is a bit steep.

http://www.jokerjitsu.com/gi/ has lots of reviews of different gis, worth a look.

[Simon Hayes]

The Mizuno is their 'Supreme' Model.It is their flagship model and was made in Japan.Many of their Gi's are now made in other countries,but the supreme remains made in Japan.It is by far the best quality gi i've ever come across,and yes it is a judo gi.

The Fighting Film's gi is a 'Master' Model and i've just checked their site and the are £139.After i'd had some embroidery on it and paid the postage it came to more than that though.Again,a seriously good gi.And a Judo gi.

I am quite happy wearing Judo gi's in a BJJ class,but only compete wearing
BJJ gi's as it's harder to break your opponents grip if you're wearing a looser fit judo gi.

I never wear a BJJ gi to Judo because i feel the arms are too fitted and my opponents will think its bad sportsmanship if they can't grip my arm's properly in Tachi-Waza.

[steve_langford]

Ive had alot of problems with my Koral Gi :( Its ready for the bin to be honest , no way is it competiton legal!! (Its got the good old rubber shrinkage in the collar!)

My Keiko is 'ok' , its a bit big and im struggling to get it to fit. BUT the cut is very nice and its reasonably comfortable.

My best GI and I really love it , cost £20 from Ebay (second hand) and is........wait for it...............Gameness!!!!!!

[J-Sho]

I never wear a BJJ gi to Judo because i feel the arms are too fitted and my opponents will think its bad sportsmanship if they can't grip my arm's properly in Tachi-Waza.

A judoka would never do something dishonourable like wear a fitted gi in competition (or back in the day, weigh in in one gi adn fight in another) ;)

[david5]

.It is by far the best quality gi i've ever come across

simon, as i've only ever owned two gis (a dragao double and a element fightwear single) i'm interested how you judge the quality, as both my gi's seem similar (and good)

basically, i guess i'm asking what makes a gi awesome quality?

[Simon Hayes]

How hard the weave is to grip (hard to grip and hurts fingers is good!)
how light it is (for bjj competition)
how hard it is to get collar choked
how long the skirt is for sneaky reverse clock chokes
how long it lasts.

the only gi's i have broken (always at the slash in the skirt from reverse clock chokes) are the blitz heavy weight judo gi and 2 atama gold weaves.

apart from that my comments regarding gi's are-koral trousers are shit but the jackets are good,atama jackets feel good but rip and atama trousers are excellent.

Keiko's last forever but shrink like fuck.

My FAIXA RUA is my favourite BJJ gi.

[david5]

i need to get some gis while i'm out here. what would you recommend?

[Simon Hayes]

A judoka would never do something dishonourable like wear a fitted gi in competition (or back in the day, weigh in in one gi adn fight in another) ;)

From your little wink Mr Sho,i feel your comment must be directed at me:) :)
I haven't ever intentionally worn a gi too small for me and if you can remember me changing Gi's at a competition your memory is better than mine.
What i will say is that i always take 2 gi's to comps,firstly because i sweat a lot so when one gets wet i change it,as sitting for hours in a wet gi,or putting a wet gi on is horrible,and secondly if one gi rips i don't want to lose my psyche by worrying about borrowing a gi to compete in.

[Simon Hayes]

i've just remembered,i've got a bad boy gi that i never wear.The
jacket is cut like a judo gi,the weave is really nice but the sleeves are too loose,and the skirt isn't long like a judo gi so its no good for reverse clock chokes.The pants are shit,they're like huge tents made of thin t-shirt material.

[Sir Tapsalot]

Time for me to throw in my two pence as one of Simon's rivals to the title of "Most addicted Gi owner in the UK" ;)

I've either had or still own:

2 Ouano singleweave - A2
2 Koral - A1
2 Adidas Club Judo - 160 & 170cm
1 Sirius singleweave - A2
1 Atama singleweave (old school) - A2
1 Fuji singleweave - A2
1 Toraki BJJ singleweave - A1

Current fav is the Toraki, very fitted cut (bordering in illegal), good pants though a little long. The Korals and the Fuji tie for second, all are good fits (though the blue Koral is larger and heavier then the white), and unlike Simon I find the Koral pants excellent.The Sirius was a terrible fit (jacket was more like an A3 then an A2), the Atama's pretty good but the skirt piece is too long and the pants were baggy as hell on me, hence I sold them. The Ouanos are good, bit baggy, but still going strong after 8 years. I've got a Shoyoroll coming in the post (hopefully), so I might have a new number one pretty soon. I'd love to get my hands on one of the Rickson Mizuno gis as well, I've seen a couple in the flesh, but as they're not being manufactured anymore (AFAIK) I don't think I'll be adding one to my collection.

Thing to remember when buying gis is that a brand that fits one person well isn't necessarily going to fit someone else in the same way, so always see if you can try on one of your teammates' gis to see how it fits before spending your money. The Faixas look very nice, obviously based on the Koral, but that's no bad thing, and the price is great. People seem to like the Black Eagles too, personally I think they're ugly as fuck, but to each their own, and like Faixa Rua, they're sponsoring British BJJ players and it's good to see companies doing that.

James

[J-Sho]

From your little wink Mr Sho,i feel your comment must be directed at me:) :)
I haven't ever intentionally worn a gi too small for me and if you can remember me changing Gi's at a competition your memory is better than mine.


lol, no i was talking about international judoka - i understand it used to be common practise for people to have a weigh in gi that was legit and a competition gi that was tailored to within an inch of its life.

i understand some top judoka used to inject liquid soap into their collars as well to prevent their opponents getting a grip. sneaky.

[Sir Tapsalot]

I understand some top judoka used to inject liquid soap into their collars as well to prevent their opponents getting a grip. sneaky.

Lol, wasn't Akiyama accused of doing this?

James

[dirty dick]

Im looking to get the Mizuno Yawara, however my pennies wont stretch that far at close to £300! However i do have a contact that can get them for nothing!!!

Im a fan of the Danrho Gi, the old style (im still wearing them at 13 years old) I have about 3 of them. I wouldnt bother with the new style as they are basically Kwon Gi's that arent the best for the price range.

Fighting films are quite good, adidas are ok.

Depending on whether you want a tough kit or a comfortable kit I would opt for eith Moskito or Mizuno/kusakura.

IMO though Toraki give the best value for the best kit depending on what kit you order (i would only ever get the made to measure kit) Stuart will give you a good price.

I remember at one stage i had about 20 kits, now im down to perhaps 5. ( I had 4 sessions in a row destroying my gi's so am in limited supply now.

[white belt for life]

White Belt for Life,with the greatest respect to you,i've read your post's on the welsh tourny thread,and i'm just wondering if you've got a really big problem with Rob why don't you just come clean and arrange either a grappling match with him,a fight in a micra or maybe just meet in a park somewhere between your house and Swansea to sort out your differences.

I don't mean to be rude to you,it just seem's that another thread on the forum is going to descend into you saying his micra triangle never happened and him saying it did,and it'll go on for pages again.

I just think it's a bit boring.

I am absolutely fine with you questioning me about faixa rua though,your questons are 100% legitimate,and i'd be asking the same questions if the situation was reversed.

Simon
Just to clear something up with you, i didnt have a clue who rob was but found out when he decided to try and stir up a bit of trouble with me and andy roberts.
Andy rose above it but while i was messing with rob got a private message pointing to the "triangle in a micra" story.
Its not my fault when im bored and mention the micra or a missed comma rob defends it like his life depends on it.
Sorry if that bores you but from my inbox other people are amused too.
WBFL

[fishface]

Dirty dick

I was talking to Alan Carlisle yesterday about gi's and he said the top of the range Mizuno gi is now £400 and NO free delivery!!


F

[white belt for life]

[QUOTE=Rob T;297817]I didn't ask them, he just offered it to me.

How often do you compete btw, what is your record?[/QUOTE
Not gonna defend your record then i see, "Proud to be sponsored", shouldnt that be hung around when the gis were given out.
And given that my moniker is WBFL my record isnt that great but then i dont claim to be sponsored by a firm that sponsors UP AND COMING FIGHTERS.

[white belt for life]

:D
i need some gis while i'm here in brazil, anyone wishing to send me some will gain exposure in my blog, views by hundreds daily :D lol

i will also write reviews of it saying it;s awesome
As long as your records rubbish aswell you'll get plenty of offers apparently, so keep getting tapped and losing and the gis will come flying in.;)

Can i just add that i haven't seen your record that wasn't a dig........... at you:D

[Rob T]

Haha, oh man, you wound me so badly. I think I'll just go cry.

[dirty dick]

Dirty dick

I was talking to Alan Carlisle yesterday about gi's and he said the top of the range Mizuno gi is now £400 and NO free delivery!!


F

You can pick it up cheaper than that, very clever gi though. seam down the sleeve and the rounded shoulder are genius - its called the yawara. Interestingly enough there was a cartoon made before the 1992 olympics based on tamura. In the cartoon she was also called yawara

[david5]

yawara means soft

[Rob T]

Now that I'm in work and have a bit more time to write stuff (I can't help it, I enjoy confrontation!)...



Not gonna defend your record then i see, "Proud to be sponsored", shouldnt that be hung around when the gis were given out.
And given that my moniker is WBFL my record isnt that great but then i dont claim to be sponsored by a firm that sponsors UP AND COMING FIGHTERS.

I am sponsored by faixa rua, it's a fact. Are you really that jealous? Sponsorship can be on many different levels, mine is just a free gi at the moment. I am sure if I was capable of winning the Mundials the deal may be better, but alas I highly doubt that will ever happen. Maybe it's not just about my competition record but also that I am assistant instructor at a club which has produced a lot of winners? Major credit has to go to Chris Rees but I think I have helped.

Defend my record? What is to defend exactly? I think my overall grappling record is 10 wins 7 losses, 5 wins by sub and 3 losses by sub. It's not the best record but I have enjoyed all the comps I've done. I should have done better and plan on doing so this year if I can stay uninjured. My amateur MMA record is 5-0 with all 5 wins by submission.

As you know so much about me, can you tell me who tapped me and the details?

From the date I started training I got my blue in 8 months, purple in 2 years 2 months. Those times include 2 months spent not training due to an injury sustained in competition. I had never done any grappling or martial art before.

I'm sure your inbox is full of people bumming you, wow, I am so impressed... you are mega cool!! You probably think you're winding me up but nothing could be further from the truth... my options at the moment are to complete details in a spreadsheet or post here.

It's not my fault you couldn't handle a comment made in jest in the Kent Open thread and have decided to start stalking me!!

Now, on to the spreadsheet...

[jonbroster]

It's not my fault you couldn't handle a comment made in jest in the Kent Open thread and have decided to start stalking me!

Why did you have to write that????? :mad:

Now I have to go and read all that Kent Open stuff again!!! :rolleyes:

Jon

[Rob T]

Haha, dude, wait until you see what started it. Just a stupid, throwaway comment. I always joke like that, I don't worry about whether people will think I'm joking or not but obviously it's not easy to tell online.

Life ain't serious.

[F4LL3N W4RR10R]

back to the whole Gi thing....

Who makes the current Gracie Barra Gis for 2009. A guy at my club has the 2008 one and i'm after one too. Something different from my Koral Gis.

I've trained with Victor Estima and his Gi was made by Keiko Raca. So are the ones Braulio wears (Although I think they sponsor him).

Anyway I'm going to the Mauricio Gomes Seminar (Which Roger is now attending http://graciebarrabirmingham.com/index.php/output_headline/

So I can pick one up from there. Just wondered if anyone Trains @ Birmingham and if the 2009 Gis are the same as the 2008 ones.

Shame the Lagarto seminar is on the same day in Sheffield. Should be 2 good seminars....

Cheers.

[Rob T]

I have an old Atama GB gi, I don't know who makes the newer ones but the one which came straight after the Atama wasn't very good imo. They don't seem very hard wearing (I haven't got one, other guys at the club have).

You'd be better off buying a better gi and a set of patches.

[Simon Hayes]

As i've said before,at Carlson Gracie Revolution Team-

We don't sell Gi patches,we give them free to everyone in our team and feel
honoured that they've chosen to represent us.

[Manik]

As i've said before,at Carlson Gracie Revolution Team-

We don't sell Gi patches,we give them free to everyone in our team and feel
honoured that they've chosen to represent us.

I was well chuffed when my gym gave me one, but I can't sow :(

[Simon Hayes]

It normally cost's £5 to get a patch sewn on in London,and most dry cleaners
will do it.Ask them to double stitch it so some gorilla doesn't rip it off your back.
I bet that price would be £3 anywhere but London.

The new Faixa Rua Gi's at Carlson's have the Carlson Gracie Revolution Team name and Bulldogs embroidered on in the factory-they are superb.

[Sir Tapsalot]

The new Faixa Rua Gi's at Carlson's have the Carlson Gracie Revolution Team name and Bulldogs embroidered on in the factory-they are superb.

Post a pic, would like to see how it looks.

James

[white belt for life]

Now that I'm in work and have a bit more time to write stuff (I can't help it, I enjoy confrontation!)...



I am sponsored by faixa rua, it's a fact. Are you really that jealous? Sponsorship can be on many different levels, mine is just a free gi at the moment. I am sure if I was capable of winning the Mundials the deal may be better, but alas I highly doubt that will ever happen. Maybe it's not just about my competition record but also that I am assistant instructor at a club which has produced a lot of winners? Major credit has to go to Chris Rees but I think I have helped.

Defend my record? What is to defend exactly? I think my overall grappling record is 10 wins 7 losses, 5 wins by sub and 3 losses by sub. It's not the best record but I have enjoyed all the comps I've done. I should have done better and plan on doing so this year if I can stay uninjured. My amateur MMA record is 5-0 with all 5 wins by submission.

As you know so much about me, can you tell me who tapped me and the details?

From the date I started training I got my blue in 8 months, purple in 2 years 2 months. Those times include 2 months spent not training due to an injury sustained in competition. I had never done any grappling or martial art before.

I'm sure your inbox is full of people bumming you, wow, I am so impressed... you are mega cool!! You probably think you're winding me up but nothing could be further from the truth... my options at the moment are to complete details in a spreadsheet or post here.

It's not my fault you couldn't handle a comment made in jest in the Kent Open thread and have decided to start stalking me!!

Now, on to the spreadsheet...

Glad you're back in a confontational mood (and think i'm cool) you was beginning to bore me and Simon Hayes.:D
BUT, for someone who's not bothered, 7 paragraphs is a lot to write to defend a mediocre record that you think doesn't need defending. I merely said you're not an up and coming fighter which you have just confirmed.
You made a comment in "jest", I responded with Micragate. It's not my fault you can't let it go and keep responding to your "stalker".
And have you read back over the posts(you initiated) to see who got personal first, it took you 30 posts before you calmed down son.

[white belt for life]

Haha, dude, wait until you see what started it. Just a stupid, throwaway comment. I always joke like that, I don't worry about whether people will think I'm joking or not but obviously it's not easy to tell online.

Life ain't serious.

Seriously, find me one example of where you "joke like that".
Where you emphasise your words with CAPITAL LETTERS and then finish the post telling them to fuck off.(re: kent open thread)
You got all worked up Rob you couldn't control yourself.:p

[Rob T]

How Do You Get Pikachu On A Bus?









Pokemon.


EDIT: Oh well, the capitals didn't work. At least that means I must actually be joking.

I AM REALLY ANGRY NOW!!!


Raaarrghh!

[South Central]

How Do You Get Pikachu On A Bus?









Pokemon.


EDIT: Oh well, the capitals didn't work. At least that means I must actually be joking.

I AM REALLY ANGRY NOW!!!


Raaarrghh!



Pathetic... :rolleyes:

[Rob T]

Do you ever think you might take yourself too seriously?

I have never had that problem.

[white belt for life]

How Do You Get Pikachu On A Bus?









Pokemon.


EDIT: Oh well, the capitals didn't work. At least that means I must actually be joking.

I AM REALLY ANGRY NOW!!!


Raaarrghh!

nice joke. This was the part of the kent open thread that i was on about.

I didn't make any fight challenge etc, I would have thought it was pretty obviously a tounge in cheek comment initially, although it did have a point to it (you are obviously retarded so I will explain it to you; ANDY HAS VERY GOOD JIU-JITSU).

Now fuck off.
That was your joke. Niceboy!

[South Central]

Do you ever think you might take yourself too seriously?

I have never had that problem.


I take it that is aimed at me?

Answer: Not really mate, I come on here to discuss things, you seemingly just come on to cause shit, make up storys and generally 'hang out'... coz you have nothing else to do.

[Rob T]

A 4 year old told me that joke in class earlier.

I have never made up any stories. I don't lie, it's pointless. Would be a bit of a bizarre story to make up and then ring my instructor, best mate and missus up to lie about. I don't see why it's so unbelievable to you that a purple belt could triangle some random dude anyway.

No wbfl, that wasn't the joke. The joke post was when I said you should go to Andy's academy... because I knew that if you did do that, Andy would be friendly towards you and have a laugh about the whole thing. I wouldn't, I'd be horrible and run you over with my micra etc...

What are your favourite gis btw?

[OWDBUM]

WBFL & south central, sitting in a tree....K. I. S. S. I. N. G.....


my favourite gi at the mo is my toraki...not that anyone is interested.

[jonbroster]

Hi,

Getting back on track (sort of), am I the only one here who likes Krugans kimonos?
They are strong, seem to be well made, don't shrink (mine hasn't), have nice embroidery, have excellent trousers.
A purple belt at GB in Long Eaton agreed with me, I think the comment was something like: "Krugans rule!"

Jon

[white belt for life]

WBFL & south central, sitting in a tree....K. I. S. S. I. N. G.....


my favourite gi at the mo is my toraki...not that anyone is interested.

OWDBUM, you're right no-one gives a shit wot gi you like after you start a post like the only gay in the village!

[OWDBUM]

OWDBUM, you're right no-one gives a shit wot gi you like after you start a post like the only gay in the village!
Ha! it's not me who's arse-stalking poor innocent Welsh folk...

[Rob T]

Ha! it's not me who's arse-stalking poor innocent Welsh folk...

I wish you would :(

[Bateman]

my FAIXA RUA rocks, but I also have a very nice Evolution Gi. I would recomend both

[Rob T]

Hi,

Getting back on track (sort of), am I the only one here who likes Krugans kimonos?
They are strong, seem to be well made, don't shrink (mine hasn't), have nice embroidery, have excellent trousers.
A purple belt at GB in Long Eaton agreed with me, I think the comment was something like: "Krugans rule!"

Jon

I think I have a pair of Krugans trousers (think, they were sent to me accidently with another order). If so, they're probably my most comfortable trousers but were also the quickest to rip of any gi I've had (had them repaired though).

EDIT: checked them and they are Krugans.

[Andy K]

Gameness gi all the way for me cheap, strong, looks cool has a scary looking dog on the patch! What more can you ask for on a gi????
Simon could you post a pic of your team gi that you described it sounded cool! BTW Carlsons' logo is awesome cool!!!

[white belt for life]

Ha! it's not me who's arse-stalking poor innocent Welsh folk...
Me an bob are quite happy abusing each other (that don't sound right does it:D )
Then you come along with a little girls rhyme and start talking gay. Where does the arse bit come into it apart from your name OWDBUM?
Get a grip you div.

[OWDBUM]

Me an bob are quite happy abusing each other (that don't sound right does it:D )
Then you come along with a little girls rhyme and start talking gay. Where does the arse bit come into it apart from your name OWDBUM?
Get a grip you div.

you want to be fucked by these tough BJJ dudes, don't you?
come on, let it out, we're all friends here...
is it a fetish?
you know, like a master/sub type of thing?

got to say, I'm intrigued!

what div wouldn't be?

[white belt for life]

you want to be fucked by these tough BJJ dudes, don't you?
come on, let it out, we're all friends here...
is it a fetish?
you know, like a master/sub type of thing?

got to say, I'm intrigued!

what div wouldn't be?

What div wouldn't be? Ill tell ya.
One that wasn't raped as a child by their Dad i would imagine, which judging by your post you wasnt that lucky.

[OWDBUM]

What div wouldn't be? Ill tell ya.
One that wasn't raped as a child by their Dad i would imagine, which judging by your post you wasnt that lucky.

You're great...I think we could be bestest friends, wanna go for a drink or something to eat sometime? We could go dutch if you like, you sound like a modern girl.
PM me if you fancy it sweetcheeks...;)

[South Central]

You're great...I think we could be bestest friends, wanna go for a drink or something to eat sometime? We could go dutch if you like, you sound like a modern girl.
PM me if you fancy it sweetcheeks...;)


That isnt funny, Can you stop ruining the thread.

Anyway, what do people think of the WAR kimonos?


They are a pretty decent BJJ Gi i think..

[OWDBUM]

That isnt funny, Can you stop ruining the thread.
no....

calm down babycakes...didn't mean to stand on your toes...if you want, I can make time for you too, 'share the love' so to speak.




Anyway, what do people think of the WAR kimonos?


They are a pretty decent BJJ Gi i think..

war kimonos are ok 'spose...much like many others that are around at the minute...just buy one and go training, if it's shit buy a different one next time.

big love to everyone especially my boys, SC and WBFL

[white belt for life]

You're great...I think we could be bestest friends, wanna go for a drink or something to eat sometime? We could go dutch if you like, you sound like a modern girl.
PM me if you fancy it sweetcheeks...;)
Haha, I think you're confusing me with bombhead OWDBUM:rolleyes: