05-06-2008

Patches for Worlds

The BJJ Worlds are coming up on June 5-8. Your custom patch order must be placed no later than MAY 15th (hopefully earlier!) to ensure you get them in time. It's always a busy time at NHB GEAR right before the major tournaments, so please get your orders in ahead of time.

11-20-2007

US Grappling's Copa Nova 12/2/2007

NHB Gear is again sponsoring US Grappling, this time in Northern Virginia. BJJ, no-gi, a superfight between World Champ Margarida and Rick Macauley, and more! For more information visit www.usgrappling.us.

03-07-2007

Rick Macauley Wins

Congrats to Rick Macauley who won the NHB GEAR 205 lb Pro Division at the US GRAPPLING event in Milwaukee. www.usgrappling.us

01-08-2007

NHB GEAR Teams with US Grappling

The East Coast Grappling Championships is now known as US GRAPPLING. NHB GEAR will continue to support this fantastic grappling tournament circuit as we did in 2006. The first event is on February 17th, 2007 in Milwaukee, WI. An Under 205 Pro division will be featured as well as gi, no-gi, women's, and kid's divisions. Visit www.usgrappling.us

In honor of the memory of Joe Priole, who originally promoted US GRAPPLING years ago, a portion of the proceeds from the inaugural event will be donated to the Make A Wish foundation. NHB GEAR will also be donating a portion of its booth sales at the event to Make A Wish.

10-13-2006

East Coast Grappling Championships

NHB Gear sponsored the $500 Absolute Advanced Division at the East Coast Grappling Championships III in Richmond, VA on Sept. 30. Rick Macauley took home the prize winning by footlock in the finals. The next event is on Dec. 9th at the same location in Richmond. We'll be there for sure! Check out www.myspace.com/wkagrappling for more info.

03-26-2006

NHB GEAR to Sponsor Tournament of Pros

NHB GEAR is sponsoring the Tournament of Pros on Saturday April 15th at 12:30 PM. Randy Bloom is promoting this Pro grappling event. This will be a submission oriented no-gi grappling competition. There will be two single elimination 8 man tournaments. One will be a 160 and under division, and the other will be a 161-200 division. There will also be 2 superfights. The only ways to obtain victory will be by submission or by obtaining 12 or more points with a 3 point lead. 1st place winners receive $1000 and 2nd and 3rd place fighters receive some great stuff from NHB GEAR! Check out www.TopGrappling.com for more info.

01-04-2006

NHB GEAR / Jiu Jitsu Gear Sponsor the Budweiser Jiu Jitsu World Cup

January 14 & 15 the 4th Budweiser Jiu Jitsu World Cup will take place in Concord, NC. Gi and No-Gi divisions plus Men and Women's PRO divisions. NHB GEAR will be there again as sponsors of the event. A great event year after year. Pick up new SideFlys, rash guards and wicking gear at our table, too! Go to www.BUDWORLDCUP.com for more info.

11-23-2005

Michael Jen DVDs on sale!

Until Dec. 23 all Michael Jen DVD instructionals will be 15% off. Pick up some great moves including escapes, submissions, counters, strategy, and sweeps from these excellent DVDs.

06-23-2005

JIU JITSU GEAR at ADCC 2005

Three of our top fighters represented at ADCC 2005 against the top fighters in the world. Xande Ribeiro came in 3rd place in his weight class and 4th in the Absolute. Rick Macauley fought a war against John Olav Eneimo almost catch him several times with footlocks. Justin Garcia had a tough first round draw against the division and Absolute champ, Roger Gracie. Chim Chim opened the fight with a HUGE slam that shook the arena. Thanks to all three fighters for putting it on the line!

03-22-2005

Jiu Jitsu Gear BJJ Championships

Jiu Jitsu Gear and the Yamasaki Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy are have a BIG tournament. $3,500 for the winners of the Black Belt Absolute divisions, $1,000 for Brown belts, $500 for Purples, and $300 for Blues! International BJJ rules and divisions for Men, Women, Kids, Teens, Masters, and Seniors. Already some World Champions have registered for the Absolute. Pre-registration is only $50 and ends March 30. Sign up using the link on the main Jiu Jitsu Gear page.

02-01-2005

Grapplers Quest DVDs Now at JiuJitsuGear.com

We have been adding a lot of new products to the store. The latest additions are the Grapplers Quest 2003-04 US Nationals and Beast of the East Tournament DVDs. Check them out!

12-28-2004

New site redesign!

We have recently completed our new store redesign. Please take a tour and make note of the new features. Many items are newly discounted!

11-30-2004

Jiu Jitsu Gear partners with the Budweiser Jiu Jitsu World Cup!

Jiu Jitsu Gear will be sponsoring the Budweiser World Cup in January 2005. Register now at www.budworldcup.com!