The Difference Between BJJ Spats and Athletic Leggings The Difference Between BJJ Spats and Athletic Leggings

The Difference Between BJJ Spats and Athletic Leggings

There are a lot of similarities but several key differences which separate grappling spats from traditional athletic leggings. Pockets, zippers, fabrics, and stitching are the primary differences while Gaidama has introduced other features such as a stay-put waistband, a sweat-wicking liner in the saddle, and no center crotch seam to further distinguish the two and optimize spats for grappling sports.
June 30, 2023 — Kendall Vernon
Jiu Jitsu for Women: Self Defense, Community, & Confidence Jiu Jitsu for Women: Self Defense, Community, & Confidence

Jiu Jitsu for Women: Self Defense, Community, & Confidence

Jiu Jitsu is one of the most popular combat sports on the planet. It's increasingly accessible (with more Jiu Jitsu academies on average per city than Starbucks), it's one of...
Training Jiu Jitsu Through Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Training Jiu Jitsu Through Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Training Jiu Jitsu Through Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

This blog is an account of my own personal experiences grappling while pregnant and/or nursing through two pregnancies, including the challenges I faced, products I used, and how I kept myself and my babies cared for without sacrificing my Jiu Jitsu.
5 Pro Tips to Defunk Smelly Grappling Clothes 5 Pro Tips to Defunk Smelly Grappling Clothes

5 Pro Tips to Defunk Smelly Grappling Clothes

Get deeper cleans and preserve the longevity of your spats, rashguards, sports bras, and gis by following these 5 simple steps. Odor-causing bacteria thrives in damp workout clothes (especially your super-soaked...
Best Hairstyles for Jiu Jitsu Best Hairstyles for Jiu Jitsu

Best Hairstyles for Jiu Jitsu

Ahh.. The age-long problem of Jiu Jitsu hair. Unless you’re rocking a buzz cut like Thug Rose Namajunas or another short-enough-to-not-be-a-problem-in-jiu-jitsu style, this article is for you. Generally speaking, braids...