Quiet, functional longevity.
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, there are no shortcuts — just repetition, honesty, and showing up. That’s why we created a gi that reflects the way we train: durable, sustainable, and built for the long run.
About AZABU HEMP GEAR
Founded in Tokyo, AZABU HEMP GEAR creates equipment that grows better with time — crafted from 100% hemp and built to age with you.
The name “AZABU” carries the meaning of asa no nuno — “hemp cloth” in Japanese. We carry that name with pride, creating gear that gains value and character over time.
For those who train every day.
Some things should outlast the grind. We train daily, wash our gis, hang them to dry, and do it all again. Your gear should be as honest and built to match the way you train. That’s why we turned to something older — and stronger.
Built to endure.
100% hemp. Designed to last over a decade.
This gi isn’t about perfection — it’s about honesty. Hemp takes time to break in, but once it does, it feels like nothing else. We’re still learning, refining, and testing — by wearing it every day on the mats.
Old fiber. New standard.
We don’t need more gis. We need better ones.
A hemp BJJ gi is stronger, more breathable, and naturally resistant to bacteria and odor. Hemp is one of the world’s oldest fibers — now reimagined for modern Jiu-Jitsu.
First production update.
Our first production is in progress now.
We’ll send the release update here first.
Journal
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A Record of Making Our First Gi
A record of how our first gi was developed, tested, and brought into production.
A Record of Making Our First Gi
A record of how our first gi was developed, tested, and brought into production.
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When Equipment Becomes Your Own
A reflection on the shift from something new to something trusted — the process through which equipment begins to feel like it truly belongs to you.
When Equipment Becomes Your Own
A reflection on the shift from something new to something trusted — the process through which equipment begins to feel like it truly belongs to you.