Best BJJ Gear to Upgrade This Black Friday

Black Friday isn't only for replacing old equipment. It can also be a good opportunity to improve the BJJ gear you train in every week.

A worn Gi, stretched rash guard, uncomfortable shorts, or aging training apparel can become more noticeable as your training frequency increases. If you've been putting off an upgrade, Black Friday BJJ gear offers can be a good reason to review your setup.

Before the offers arrive, here's what to check and which pieces of BJJ gear may be worth upgrading.

Start With Your Training Style

Your first question should be simple: Do you train Gi, No-Gi, or both?

For Gi training, your priorities will usually center around your BJJ Gi and supporting apparel.

For No-Gi, your setup will focus more on rash guards, grappling shorts, spats, and compression gear.

If you regularly train both, Black Friday can be an opportunity to fill the gaps in your rotation rather than buying more of something you already have.

BJJ Gi: Is Your Current Gi Still Working for You?

Your BJJ Gi takes a lot of abuse. Gripping, pulling, drilling, rolling, washing, and repeated training can gradually wear down the fabric and seams.

Consider upgrading your Gi if:

• The fabric or seams are showing significant wear.
• The fit has changed after repeated washing.
• Movement feels unnecessarily restricted.
• You only have one Gi despite training frequently.
• You need a lighter option for certain training conditions.
• You need a competition-appropriate Gi.

When choosing a new Gi, consider fit, fabric weight, durability, and intended use rather than choosing based only on appearance.

Training Gi vs. Competition Gi

Your everyday training Gi doesn't necessarily have to be the same one you use for competition.

A durable Gi may be ideal for regular classes, while competitors may prefer a lighter option that meets the requirements of their tournament organization.

Always check the current rules of the competition you're entering before purchasing specifically for competition.

BJJ Rash Guards: A No-Gi Essential

If you train No-Gi, a quality rash guard is one of the first pieces of gear worth considering.

Unlike a regular T-shirt, a BJJ rash guard stays closer to your body and reduces excess fabric during grappling.

Jiu-Jitsu rash guards are particularly useful for:

• No-Gi BJJ
• Grappling
• MMA training
• Wearing underneath a Gi
• High-intensity drilling

Check your current rash guards for stretched fabric, damaged seams, or a fit that no longer stays secure during training.

If you train several times per week, adding another rash guard to your rotation can also make laundry between sessions easier.

Grappling Shorts: Prioritize Movement

Standard gym shorts aren't always ideal for grappling.

BJJ and grappling involve constant hip movement, guard work, takedowns, transitions, and scrambles. Your shorts need to move with you without requiring constant adjustment.

Good grappling shorts should offer:

• Freedom of movement
• A secure waistband
• Durable construction
• Minimal unnecessary hardware
• A comfortable fit during ground work

If you're constantly pulling your shorts back into position during training, that's a good sign to reconsider the fit or design.

BJJ Spats and Compression Gear

BJJ spats provide full-leg coverage while maintaining the close fit needed for grappling.

They can be worn beneath grappling shorts or used according to your academy's training requirements.

Spats can be especially useful if you prefer:

• More skin coverage
• Minimal loose fabric
• Compression-style training apparel
• An additional layer between your legs and the mats

Compression gear can also be useful for athletes who combine BJJ with MMA, conditioning, or other combat-sports training.

What BJJ Gear Should You Upgrade First?

If you're working with a limited Black Friday budget, start with the gear that affects your training most.

You don't need to replace everything at once. Start with the pieces you use most frequently.

Should You Buy a Second Training Set?

Sometimes the best upgrade isn't replacing your current equipment at all—it's adding another set.

If you're training BJJ four or five times per week, relying on a single Gi or rash guard can quickly become inconvenient.

Having multiple training sets allows you to rotate gear while used apparel is being washed and dried.

For frequent athletes, a second Gi, rash guard, or pair of grappling shorts may therefore be more useful than replacing equipment that's still in good condition.

Don't Forget Fit

A Black Friday discount isn't useful if you end up with BJJ gear that doesn't fit properly.

Before buying:

• Check the manufacturer's sizing information.
• Consider whether the garment may shrink after washing.
• Make sure rash guards fit securely without restricting movement.
• Check that grappling shorts stay secure around your waist.
• Confirm competition requirements if you're buying tournament gear.

For BJJ especially, good fit matters because you'll be moving through positions where loose, restrictive, or poorly fitted apparel quickly becomes distracting.

Black Friday BJJ Gear Checklist

Before the sale starts, check your current equipment and make a list.

You may need:

• BJJ Gi
• BJJ rash guard
• Grappling shorts
• BJJ spats
• Compression apparel
• An additional training set
• Competition gear

Separate your list into equipment you need to replace and equipment you'd simply like to add.

That makes it much easier to prioritize when the offers arrive.

Black Friday BJJ Offers Are Coming Soon

Thinking about upgrading your Jiu-Jitsu setup? Hayabusa's Black Friday offers are coming soon.

Whether you're looking for a new Gi, rash guard, grappling shorts, or other BJJ essentials, check our Black Friday page when the offers go live to see what's available.

Visit the Black Friday page and come back when the deals begin.

Upgrade the Gear You Actually Train In

The best Black Friday BJJ purchase is something that makes sense for your training—not simply something with a discount attached to it.

Consider whether you train Gi, No-Gi, or both, identify the equipment you use most often, and check your current gear for wear before deciding what to buy.

Explore Hayabusa Jiu-Jitsu rash guards and shorts and No-Gi apparel, and keep an eye on the upcoming Black Friday BJJ gear offers.