Studio to Street: Everyday Fashion for Female Grapplers

Studio to Street: Everyday Fashion for Female Grapplers

While we pride ourselves on building the best jiu-jitsu gear for women on the market, we also know you’ve got a life beyond the mats. Unheard of? Perhaps! But we’ve...
Andrea Tang
Introducing the Ultimate Gi for BJJ Girls

Introducing the Ultimate Gi for BJJ Girls

If you’ve been wondering what the best gi for women in jiu-jitsu is, we politely invite you to call an end to your search at long last!   Gaidama has...
Andrea Tang
The BJJ Girl’s Guide to Dressing for Competition

The BJJ Girl’s Guide to Dressing for Competition

Jiu-jitsu tournaments are a great opportunity for the growing number of female grapplers in the sport to test their competitive mettle. However, with jiu-jitsu competition having been even more traditionally...
Andrea Tang
Women in BJJ: 5 Activities to Improve Your Jiu Jitsu

Women in BJJ: 5 Activities to Improve Your Jiu Jitsu

As much as we all love hitting the mat for a good hard jiu-jitsu training session, every grappler can benefit from mixing other activities into her training regimen from time...
Andrea Tang
Can I do Jiu Jitsu on My Period? | Training BJJ on Your Period

Can I do Jiu Jitsu on My Period? | Training BJJ on Your Period

Wondering if it’s possible, appropriate, or even tolerable to train BJJ on your period? You’ve come to the right place! As a team of brown and black belt women in Jiu Jitsu, we are experts on the matter of BJJ and periods.
Kendall Vernon
Jiu Jitsu Acne | Treating Acne From BJJ

Jiu Jitsu Acne | Treating Acne From BJJ

Jiu Jitsu can certainly play a role in the unexpected development of acne in adults. However, there are several preventative measures and treatments for all kinds of acne that can help grapplers reclaim a healthy skin.
Kendall Vernon
Your First Jiu Jitsu Class: What to Wear, Bring, & Expect

Your First Jiu Jitsu Class: What to Wear, Bring, & Expect

If you’re reading this article then you’ve made a life changing decision and taken the first step towards a new beginning! Starting something new can be uncomfortable if not intimidating....
Kendall Vernon
4 Ways to Get Better Faster at Jiu Jitsu

4 Ways to Get Better Faster at Jiu Jitsu

It’s in the best interest of Jiu Jitsu that there is no easy way to the top. The arduous path we all must take preserves the integrity of the sport and the respect of its authority in the martial arts world. However, as with everything, there are actions we can take to optimize our results and affect our performance. Study, testing (competing), focus and intentional practice, and consistency are indisputable ways to make the most out of your time and accelerate the improvement of your Jiu Jitsu.
Kendall Vernon
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.
Kendall Vernon
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

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

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...