Bjj reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 211 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Bjj brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bjj, r/Liverpool, r/jiujitsu, r/orangecounty, r/RhodeIsland. Top-rated brands include Tatami (4.3/5), Fuji (3.9/5), Sanabul (3.8/5).
Stats
Reviews211
Subreddits16
Posts33
Brands100
Products8
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By Brand
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#1
Tatami
4.3
(19)
"Bro the Estillo Tatami gi is legit af."
"My favourite a tatami one incredibly light and slim fit."
"I have several Tatami’s and love them."
"I love my tatami and it was cheap af."
"Tatami (I freakin love mine)"
"Tatami is the cheapest "good" gi you're going to get"
"Sanabul, Elite, Fuji and Tatami are some of the cheaper options that will do the job."
"I like Tatami. Cheap (with discounts) and good quality. My favorite so far is Clássico Ultralite Gi."
"SuperLites were comp legal but their comp classic is 390gsm and that one is super comfy and light too! I’ve always been happy with Tatami."
"Tatami Elements SuperLite"
#2
Fuji
3.9
(12)
"My rec as always tho is Fuji. They are the gold standard you cannot go wrong with."
"I would go fuji or flow."
"Fuji Suparaito. Cheap, lightweight and surprisingly durable."
"I bought a fuji cool max through my school and I love that one"
"Same with Fuji."
"I'm gonna try a Fuji superaito soon too."
"Fuji is slightly more than Tatami on average, and their legs are even narrower, for whatever reason - the tops are bulletproof though."
"Fuji"
"Bang for buck: Fuji, Kingz, 93Brand"
"After that, Fuji. If you're small enough, a lot of people like Sanabuls."
#3
Sanabul
3.8
(12)
"Are affordable, comfortable, and made really tough."
"Sanabul, Elite, Fuji and Tatami are some of the cheaper options that will do the job."
"TBH my Sanabul Gi for sub 100 CAD is my favourite gi by far."
"Get something cheap like Sanabul or elite. You might not stick around and a whitebelt in a fancy Gi is still a white-belt"
"Sanabul have good prices and are highly rated."
"Sanabul is a good first gi not super spendy but quality love em."
"Sanabul"
"Sanabul"
"Cheap, durable, and comfortable."
"I'm a bit bougie, I have worn a sanabul but it's heavy AF."
#4
Hyperfly
4.2
(9)
"My next one gonna be hyperfly pink gi i love it."
"Hyperfly are the best pair I've tried. The ones I like most have an inner compression layer built in."
"I love hyperfly"
"Hyperfly and Fuji."
"I like the Hyperfly lytes and the Gold aeroweaves (those are soft)."
"Hyperfly is a good deal especially there are discount codes floating around."
"Hyperfly for me"
"Hyperfly starlyte - cheap, very light, dries quickly, doesn't shrink much, pretty durable for a light gi"
"The hyperfly shorts are great."
#5
Kingz
4.3
(6)
"I just got a kingz nano, and I love it."
"Are the best."
"Flawless or Kingz."
"The kingz core series are great lightweight gis for a great price."
"Kingz are best looking ones, but dont dry em or else."
"Bang for buck: Fuji, Kingz, 93Brand"
#6
Gold BJJ
4.2
(6)
"Also has a 35 percent discount for all purchases available for veterans."
"Hands down best gi I own."
"Noticed a fair bit of higher belts have Gold BJJ Gis"
"I like gold BJJ as well imand they give a hefty discount if you are military and LEO"
"Is so light. By far my best gis."
"The pants are weirdly tight and the jacket is weirdly large."
#7
Origin
4.8
(5)
"It holds up the best and you can wash and dry it and not worry about it."
"Best gi I ever owned. And I regret not getting one earlier."
"Origin Gis are the best hands down."
"I own two origin gi's and they are amazing."
"Then go Origin."
#8
Elite
3.2
(6)
"Elite gis are solid and really cheap"
"Sanabul, Elite, Fuji and Tatami are some of the cheaper options that will do the job."
"Get something cheap like Sanabul or elite."
"Start with Elite."
"Elite sports are fine starter gis."
"Elite felt like cardboard and never fit right."
#9
Tim's
4.3
(4)
"Its a fantastic place. I have been training for almost a decade, trained in at least 4 different states and 3 different countries so far and Tim's is one of my favorites."
"My brother goes there and raves about it. I would definitely recommend checking it oit"
"Second for Tims and Providence BJJ."
"Tim Burrill’s and Providence BJJ are both excellent choices."
#10
Venum
3.2
(5)
"Tbf 2 years is a decent amount of time for the venum prices."
"I have a venum it was cheap and it's lasted fairly long almost 2 years."
"I have a Venum. They aren’t too bad."
"Venum gis have wild sizing variances."
"I also heard Venum is okay, but idk anyone who has one."
#11
Flow
5.0
(3)
"My favorite is my flow air gi."
"I’ve switched to Flow as well. Usually use 2-3 gis in rotation and they’re great - light weight, comfortable, dry fast after washing."
"I would go fuji or flow."
#12
Engage
5.0
(3)
"They're my favourite go to grapple shorts."
"Engage makes some of the best gear I've ever used"
"Engage makes really great high slit/gladiator style shorts"
#13
Gold
3.5
(4)
"I love my gold weave. Keep checking their site as they always have sales."
"+1 for Inverted Gear. Just got a Gold Weave and love the way that it feels and fits."
"Gold, Gameness, Fuji are my favorites."
"I wanted a light weight gi and Gold was well reviewed, barely used it because of the ugly stupid Gs."
#14
MMA Academy
4.7
(3)
"MMA Academy on Vulcan Street is great. Beginner classes, great community atmosphere and both gi and no-gi classes. Well worth checking out."
"I’ve had lessons with Bruno Yukio from MMA Academy, he’s brilliant."
"The MMA Academy is good and they have beginner classes. They also do muay thai if you're interested in that."
#15
Next Generation MMA
4.7
(3)
"Next generation mma easy, classes every day for different levels with a 2 week free trial, gyms kitted out with best matts in the country as a bonus."
"Next generation is Liverpool's best gym"
"Next generation gym"
#16
10th Planet
4.7
(3)
"Very experienced coach who has trained some UFC title winners"
"Devon at 10P is a great guy and has some amazing JJ."
"I know a few people that liked the BJJ at the 10th Planet there."
#17
Flow Kimono
4.3
(3)
"Favorite gi so far. If you sign up for the newsletter you get offers for like 99 dollar gis when on special sale."
"Flow kimonos great lightweight gis, reasonable prices and special “off” sizes."
"I have 2 flow kimono pro series love them both"
#18
Darkside BJJ
4.0
(3)
"If you are in North Houston, Darkside BJJ is about $140 a month. Great no-gi gym"
"The Darkside Jiujitsu. $140 a month but they offer striking classes as well (additional cost). Been there about a year. Coach Victor Pozas is a beast with leg locks. Training is tough and the gym def builds competitors, but has a positive atmosphere."
"Darkside for nogi in the NW. check out revolution off 99, and Main st boxing (Renzos on first floor) for all things MMA . :)"
#19
Danaher
5.0
(2)
"If you are newer or train mostly Gi I would go with his Go Further Faster Half Guard."
"If you have more experience and/or train mostly nogi, go with New Wave Jiu Jitsu Half Guard."
#20
Valko
5.0
(2)
"I can't say enough good things about valko."
"Both are good gyms with legit coaches."
#21
DNA BJJ
5.0
(2)
"The coaches are great."
"I 100% guarantee that you will not regret coming to DNA."
#22
Canterbury
4.5
(2)
"Canterburry Rugby shorts have been my favorite."
"Rugby shorts like Canterbury. 90% of nogi gear out there is low quality trash that won't last. Rugby shorts at a cheaper price will last much longer."
#23
Charles Allan Price
4.5
(2)
"Eoghan the Irish man's coach Charles Allan price is the goat. He has specific bjj programs"
"Charles Allan price"
#24
Phalanx
4.5
(2)
"Phalanx is top notch! All their styles and fabrics are such good quality!!"
"I like Phalanx a lot. Really amazing quality, but you pay for it."
#25
Gracie Barra
4.5
(2)
"Fu Dog and Gracie Barra in Dunfermline are both decent."
#26
ALFA Training Camp
4.0
(2)
"The team is mostly beginners (2- years of training), but Anton is a beast, and you can expect a very competitive roll at 85+- kilos. Also a very nice and welcoming guy."
"There's a guy called Anton who runs classes and open mats at a place called ALFA Training Camp in the Ban Tai area (behind Pha Ngan Arena hostel) if you're staying around there, he's a decent bloke who taught me some interesting stuff while I was in Pha Ngan."
#27
Hyperlyte
4.0
(2)
"Love my hyperlyte 3.5, i was overheating in fujis or sanabuls. Very breathable and lightweight"
"I just bought a Hyperfly Hyperlyte, but it cost 200 CAD$ which is technically slightly over your budget."
#28
Shoyoroll
4.0
(2)
"Shoyoroll and A&P gis actually make you 2 or 2 times better."
"After so many months it's time to start buying exclusively Shoyoroll Gi's at store price or higher in black."
#29
Inverted Gear
4.0
(2)
"The inverted gear single weave gi I got is my most comfy gi."
"I like inverted gear. Well priced good colors and super comfortable."
#30
Grinta
4.0
(2)
"Nothing flashy in terms of patches, good quality, and fit around the shoulders"
"Ich persönlich trage Grinta. Ich mag die Passform um den Oberkörper"
#31
Scramble
4.0
(2)
"My personal favourite is Scramble."
"Scramble combination shorts"
#32
MA1
4.0
(2)
"Just ordered the grey pair from MA1 but bought rash guards from Fuji. I got a free one in a tourney and actually liked it"
"I like shorts from MA1 combat but they're a bit pricey. Fuji's ultimate grappling shorts are really nice too, and they're on sale right now half off."
#33
Grappling Pyramid
4.0
(2)
"Here in Brazil, focused on no gi, we have the grappling pyramid, Craig Johnson even visited it"
"Pirâmide grappling"
#34
Power Athlete Dragon Slayer
4.0
(2)
"Power Athlete Dragon Slayer"
"Power Athletes Dragon Slayer. If it’s good enough for Victor Hugo"
#35
Beta Alanine
4.0
(2)
"Beta alinine - 6g a day (broken into TWO doses of 3g), will take around a month for it to start making changes"
"Beet root, Beta Alanine, Cordyceps, Taurine and L Citruline."
#36
Venom
3.5
(2)
"Venoms training shorts are good and you can generally get them on clearance."
"Cost $75, it's too heavy/thick and fits my mom bod quick well. No complaints."
#37
Amazon
2.0
(3)
"Just get any cheap ones from Amazon does the trick"
"Amazon. It’s the archer, not the arrow."
"New guy in my gym got an Amazon gi and it felt like the shit was made of cardboard, like unbelievably bad."
#38
GoldBJJ
5.0
(1)
"The GoldBJJ Aeroweave is a life saver when it's hot. All their gis are top-notch overall."
#39
Nogi
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been running the nogi shorts since day 1 and still have my originals in heavy rotation after 13 years pretty much indestructible at this point in my opinion"
#40
Walmart
5.0
(1)
"I bought sale shorts at our version of Walmart. They're sweat shorts, but not loose. They were $5 and best thing ever."
#41
Zone
5.0
(1)
"I tend to think that the Zone jiu jitsu set is better as a 'my first half guard set'."
#42
Lachlan Giles
5.0
(1)
"Lachlan Giles’ half guard instructional on BJJ Fanatics is one of the most well-rounded and effective out there."
#43
Bernardo Faria
5.0
(1)
"For me, Bernardo Faria's half guard instructionals."
#44
Mission MMA
5.0
(1)
"Mission MMA. Ask for Said Hatim."
#45
Southside Jiu Jitsu
5.0
(1)
"Southside jiu jitsu is great."
#46
Sam Colona Boxing
5.0
(1)
"Sam Colona Boxing in Brighton Park."
#47
070 Grappling
5.0
(1)
"Great vibes and good coach."
#48
Pound for Pound
5.0
(1)
"Great vibes and good coach."
#49
KOFighting Fitness
5.0
(1)
"Perfect for every level"
#50
Triunfo MMA
5.0
(1)
"Key to improvement is consistency."
#51
Baxter Jiu Jitsu
5.0
(1)
#52
Brazilian Top Team
5.0
(1)
#53
Royal Jiu Jitsu
5.0
(1)
"Great gym teachers and training partners"
#54
mybjj
5.0
(1)
"Coaches are all legends."
#55
Team Alves
5.0
(1)
"Jiu jitsu is far superior at team Alves to anywhere else I've been."
#56
Powersports MMA
5.0
(1)
"They have produced competitive fighters at all levels."
#57
Millennia MMA
5.0
(1)
"They offer beginners classes, intermediate, advanced, and even competition classes for bjj."
#58
Yemaso BJJ
5.0
(1)
"We do both Gi and Nogi."
#59
Nine16 BJJ
5.0
(1)
"Coaching is A+."
#60
Jungle
5.0
(1)
"Good people, good Jiu-Jitsu."
#61
Warrior Fitness Center
5.0
(1)
"Everyone I’ve met and trained with from there is very good and super cool."
#62
Juggernaut BJJ Strength Programs
4.0
(1)
"Juggernaut Bjj Strength Programs"
#63
Sweet Science of Fighting
4.0
(1)
"Sweet science of fighting guy has some good programs for grappling/BJJ."
#64
Stronger By Science
4.0
(1)
"Just buy the program bundle from stronger by science and do that. Do the linear progression first. You’ll get strong as fuck in like 2 months."
#65
Superpro
4.0
(1)
"Superpro in Samui would be a good option"
#66
Fu Dog
4.0
(1)
"Fu Dog and Gracie Barra in Dunfermline are both decent."
#67
Rick Young's
4.0
(1)
"There's Rick Young's at the bottom of Leith Walk. If you're into more sparring based classes they're later in the evenings"
#68
Lowtide
4.0
(1)
"I train at Lowtide which is a New School affiliate. They’ve just expanded their facility."
#69
CVA
4.0
(1)
"There’s other gyms such as CVA and Playfair which have good reps too."
#70
Playfair
4.0
(1)
"There’s other gyms such as CVA and Playfair which have good reps too."
#71
Olsen's Martial Arts
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend Olsen's Martial Arts"
#72
Bristol Jiu Jitsu
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend Bristol Jiu Jitsu as alternatives."
#73
Flawless
4.0
(1)
"Flawless or Kingz."
#74
A&P
4.0
(1)
"Shoyoroll and A&P gis actually make you 2 or 2 times better."
#75
Toro
4.0
(1)
"I have a toro gi and a flow gi. Both are great. Both were slightly under $100."
#76
Hyperlite
4.0
(1)
"My first gi was a hyperlite back in 2018. Quality stuff."
#77
Habrok
4.0
(1)
"Habrok is doing 2 for 1 right now. So at most, $80/gi + shipping. Helluva deal for a unique brand."
#78
93 Brand
4.0
(1)
"93 Brand Standard issue 2.0. Minimal branding, no patches or slogans."
#79
Valor
4.0
(1)
"Valor is good fitting for smaller shorter dudes ,I am a A1 gi and have found other brands don’t fit me as well as Valor -"
#80
Koral
4.0
(1)
"I have Koral & Atama gis which are quite nice."
#81
Atama
4.0
(1)
"I have Koral & Atama gis which are quite nice."
#82
ZAFCO sports
4.0
(1)
"ZAFCO sports, cause it never shrinks even when you dry it."
#83
Gameness
4.0
(1)
"I like Gameness the best. OG brand."
#84
Raven
4.0
(1)
"Raven"
#85
War Tribe
4.0
(1)
"War Tribe"
#86
Just Sub
4.0
(1)
"Bought a pair from this one brand called Just Sub on Black Friday, which were a bit pricier but I really liked the design."
#87
Gold Pacific
4.0
(1)
"Gold Pacific Short. got two pair. no pockets, they're nice and inexpensive"
#88
FlownRoll
4.0
(1)
"I rock out FlownRoll. light and strong with a hidden draw string."
#89
XMartial
4.0
(1)
"XMartial for me"
#90
DD214 fight wear
4.0
(1)
"DD214 fight wear has some nice grappling silkies"
#91
Gaidama
4.0
(1)
"My gf likes her Gaidama shorts"
#92
Gilbert
4.0
(1)
"Buy some cheap Gilbert rugby shorts! No pockets, durable, and light weight."
#93
Paul Schreiner
4.0
(1)
"Paul Schreiner. Zone jiu jitsu: Connecting pin escapes with half guard."
#94
GFF
4.0
(1)
"Second GFF half guard. Lots of good stuff in that."
#95
Bernardo
4.0
(1)
"To start from zero? Bernardo's Battle-Tested Half Guard (Gi)."
#96
Lucas Leite
4.0
(1)
"The Coyote Half Guard by Lucas Leite."
#97
BJJ Gym
4.0
(1)
"Also for early classes you can take a look here."
#98
Aspire
3.0
(1)
"Aspire on the drive"
#99
Blitz
3.0
(1)
"I had to give in recently and bought a blitz one. It's not great, moves about a bit and is not comfortable but I would say it definitely helps."
#100
Fumetsu
3.0
(1)
"I’ve had Fumetsu ones which are very baggy and thick material."
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