Its time. There's a fervor in the air. The first major tournament of the year, the Pans. Before you leave home take a read and see if you may have forgotten anything.

Gi
Link to IBJJF rules regarding gis Scroll down to section 8.1 or page 28.
Belt – You cannot wear a tattered worn out belt. They will not let you compete.
Pockets – Gis may not have pockets. Including the inside pocket for your mouth guard.
Patches- You can’t have any patches on your pants below 15 inches above the cuff.
Cups – Athletic cups are not allowed in IBJJF competition.
White, Blue and Black gis are permitted. Other colors are not. Black belts must bring both white and black gis.
Backup gi – Bring a backup gi. Your gi may not pass inspection or it may tear in competition.

Gym bag -> My bag is always packed. I don’t even think about these things.
Tape, Baby wipes, Tooth brush, Hair brush, Nail clippers

Electronics
Phone charger
Camera
Video Camera
Stop watch or timer (this is for your corner, not you)

ID
Driver’s License
Birth Certificate (Under 16)
IBFFJ Federation Card (Brown & Black)

Entertainment Pans is a long day or couple of days. Be prepared to wait. Some people listen to music. Some play on their phone. Some read. Some study.

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Intro:

Bull Terrier Co has been providing high quality fight gear in Japan since 2002.  If you’re like me when you hear Bull Terrier you think of premium Japanese gis with a lot of bling.  While they are still producing premium gis they now have several models that are more understated and will appeal to all tastes.  One of these, the Super Gold, is the subject of this review.  Bull Terrier also has a full line of rash guards, spats, shorts, clothing and other fight gear.

The Super Gold has a gold weave jacket with 12 oz pants and is currently available in black and blue.  This gi features the high-quality construction that has become the standard for premium gis and is ornamented with high quality embroidery and a few patches. After reviewing this gi I can say that Bull Terrier's reputation for quality and durability is not overstated and is well-deserved.

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Intro:

Roots Kimonos is a new gi manufacturer out of San Diego, CA.  Their first gi, the Crimson Tide, has created quite a buzz in the online BJJ community and we’re lucky enough to be the first to review it.  Roots has committed to provide the highest quality gis possible while never charging their customers more than $144.99.  These kimonos are intended to provide you with a premium gi, with a host of features while staying affordable.  The gi in this review is an A4 and the Tide is offered in sizes from A1 to A4.

“Roots started because I was tired designing gis for other companies and wanted to do my own thing. I started with the logo and went from there. I used the name because no matter where you train, the journey of jiu jitsu has many roots. Always learning from everyone you see do jiu jitsu. And they have got their roots from many people as well. Jiu Jitsu itself is a root system that has grown a tree of many schools and tournament series.  I wanted to bring something to the BJJ world that was an awesome product and had meaning to it. The Tide is the first major release for Roots but there are many more kimonos in development as well as rash guards and apparel.”  Mike founder of Roots Kimono

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[social][/social] X-Guard, X-GUARD PERFORMANCE WEAR, sent us a gi to try out. Thank you X-guard!

First off, its pretty. I get lots of comments when I wear it. I received the white Xena gi piped with pink. It came embroidered with my name, very nice touch. The 3-color ribbon lining is blue, yellow and maroon. It has X patches on the shoulders, an X-Guard patch on the lower left skirt and the Xena patch on the lower right skirt. All patches are double sewn.

The fabric is 550 gsm (grams square meter), Pearl Weave, 100% cotton. 550 gsm is roughly 16 oz/yd2. Its heavy. I've trained in it, washed it (hot/cold setting) and dried it (medium setting) at least 15 times with no ill effects. The back and shoulders are one piece of fabric so you're never grinding on a seam. There is a reinforcing patch on in the armpits and at the side slits. The hems are quadruple stitched. The collar is big and 6x stitched.

The pants are cut generously. They are triple stitched and reinforced. They have lots of belt loops. They have a cord type belt. They have a big knee patch with contrast color stitching.

Another bonus is customer service. They hit me back every time on Facebook hours after I posted my questions.

If you want more info email me or check out www.X-GuardPerformance.com and look for X-Guard clothing and X-Guard Brand on Facebook.