How to Choose a Rash Guard for BJJ & No-Gi
How to choose a rash guard for BJJ and no-gi — sleeve length, fabric, compression fit, IBJJF ranked rules and how many you need. A UK grappler's buyer guide.
Jay Mercer
Jay Mercer is a BJJ brown belt and lifelong combat sports obsessive who has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and boxing in gyms across the UK for over a decade. He has spent years putting gear through its paces on the mats and in the ring, and writes Minotaur Fight Store's buyer and care guides to help everyone from day-one beginners to seasoned competitors kit themselves out properly. When he is not writing or rolling, you will find him breaking in a new pair of gloves or debating the best gi weave.
Posts by Jay Mercer
Jay Mercer is a BJJ brown belt and lifelong combat sports obsessive who has trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and boxing in gyms across the UK for over a decade. He has spent years putting gear through its paces on the mats and in the ring, and writes Minotaur Fight Store's buyer and care guides to help everyone from day-one beginners to seasoned competitors kit themselves out properly. When he is not writing or rolling, you will find him breaking in a new pair of gloves or debating the best gi weave.
Gi vs No-Gi BJJ: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Start With?
Gi vs no-gi BJJ explained — the real differences in grips, pace, rules and gear, plus which one beginners should start with. A UK grappler's guide.
How to Wash a BJJ Gi (and Kill the Smell for Good)
Learn how to wash a BJJ gi without shrinking it, kill that "permastank" smell, and make your gi last years. A grappler's care guide from Minotaur Fight Store.
BJJ Gi Size Guide: Get the Perfect Fit (A0–A6 Explained)
Confused by A1, A2, A3? Our BJJ gi size guide explains the A0–A6 system, how a gi should fit, shrinkage, cuts and IBJJF rules so you order right first time.
What You Need to Start BJJ: A Beginner’s Kit Checklist
New to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Here's exactly what gear you need to start BJJ in the UK — gi, belt, rash guard, shorts and mouthguard — and what to skip.