What Gear Do I Need?When you're first starting out, you don't need the complete package right away. Check out the required gear for each program in the chart below.
Protective Gear is for more advanced students (Orange Belts and Above), which is why it is listed as Optional.
Items that are recommended are exactly, that: recommended! Meaning, we will use these items more than once and will be called upon randomly, such has focus mitts. You can borrow any spare training equipment, but it is recommended to get our own for sanitary reasons.
What Gi Do I Wear?
A proper jiu-jitsu gi is ideal for our style of training. We also accept Judo gis.
BJJ: A proper jiu-jitsu gi + BJJ Belt is required.
No-gi jiu-jitsu: Rashguard, shorts, with option to wear spats/leggings under the shorts.
What Do I Wear Underneath?
Definitely a sports t-shirt, tank top, or ideally a rashguard or moisture-wicking material top.
Girls/Women: Full coverage sports bra
For Kickboxing: leggings, spats, tights, or exercise pants. Tank top, T-shirt
Handwraps
Handwraps protect your hand and wrist against impact. They encourage a straighter punch, as well as protecting the knuckle area. They also just FEEL good on. Handwraps also provide protection for your gloves from sweat, which contain bacteria that cause a smell in your glove over time. Handwraps absorb sweat and give longer life to your gloves. For only $15 per pair, it's well-worth having them in your bag. Grab a few!
Why are the gloves measured in ounces?
The ounces refers to the weight of the bulb at the top of your hand, where the fingers curl inside. The lower the weight, the more you will feel the punch, so for bag work, ideal gloves are 8-10 oz, but we say 10oz, so we can use them for other things like focus mitts. The higher the weight, the more cushion for you and your partner. Not ideal for the bag because you won't feel that nice impact you're supposed to feel when hitting the bag. We recommend 10-12 oz, no higher. 14oz - 16oz are great for sparring only.
Gear can be purchased at the Front Desk
Email Monica if you're looking for something specific [email protected]. |
Warrior Arts Academy Facebook PageDonate your Used Gi!Is your gi too small?Receive a $10 voucher when you donate your gently used gi.
Simply drop it off at the dojo for a $10 voucher that can go towards your membership, registration fees, or equipment!
Please wash and fold your gi, and
ensure it has no rips or tears.
We will accept mended gi's
And please, free it of all pet hair and stains.
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Please avoid non-human photos, although very pretty and we love your expression, keep in mind that we have a large student body and we need to know who's who for class attendance. It just helps the instructors.
And unlike government ID's WE WANT TO SEE THAT SMILE!
Example:
 Welcome aboard!
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