Competition Day Essentials
Pack your competition day essentials for a Judo shiai or a BJJ tournament: a warm layer, water and a written game plan for the long wait before your name is called.
What to bring on tournament day
Competition days are mostly waiting. At a Judo shiai you often weigh in, then sit for hours until your pool is called; at many BJJ tournaments you weigh in, in your gi, right before your first match, then wait again for the next round. Either way, staying ready is simple: stay warm, drink water and keep your head on your plan. For everything else by style, see Judo apparel and gear and BJJ apparel and gear.
The competition day essentials here are picked for those gaps. The Belt by Belt Logo Hoodie and the Better Than Yesterday Hoodie keep you warm between matches. The steel water bottle carries our vertical lockup and the hand-inked belt mark. The Grappler Progress Journal holds your game plan before you step on, and your one win and one fix after, whatever the result.
For more kit that goes in the bag, browse Judo training gear and BJJ training gear, or compare our grappling training journals. Finger tape for gi grips is on many competitors' lists; we don't stock it yet, so bring the roll you already trust.
Everything is printed to order, so order well before the event, not the week of it.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pack for a Judo or BJJ tournament?
Your gi (and a spare if the rules allow), belt, ID or registration, finger tape if you use it, water, snacks, a warm layer, sandals and a notebook with your game plan.
Why bring a journal to a competition?
Writing your plan before a match settles the nerves, and writing one win and one fix afterwards turns the day into training, whatever the result.
Do you sell finger tape?
Not yet. Bring the tape you already use; for now this collection covers warm layers, a water bottle and the training journal.