Amazing Kick off the cage

SFX gives a big shout out to Anthony Pettis. Pettis used the side of the cage to get some serious hang time to deliver a KO Kick to opponent Ben Henderson. Way to keep mma exciting Anthony!

Cyber Monday Sale

Use promo code "black" to get 50% off ALL merchandise on www.submissioneffects.com for Cyber Monday. Finally, you can get that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gi or kimono that you have been waiting for! Act now because the offer ends November 30, 2010.

Gracie BJJ Documentary

Here is a great video on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Check it out!

SFX gis on eBay

SFX Kimonos (gis) are now on eBay! You bid on a SFX gi but you get to choose the color, style, and size! This is the best bjj/judo gi on eBay!

How to care for your gi

At Submission Effects, we often get the question, "How do I care for my gi?" This is a great question and is one that should be asked more often. Poor care for a gi can result in ripping or tearing, size change, foul odor, and color change. So SFX has 3 tips to give you for caring for your gi.

1. Wash your gi in cold water on the delicate cycle.
Most people don't have the time to wash gis by hand, so when you throw it in the washing machine make sure you put it on the gentle cycle. Keep your martial arts gear in its own load separate from your causal clothing. In case you haven't noticed, when you grapple and spar with multiple people the combination of sweat creates a funky odor and can contaminate your everyday clothes. So have a special load just for your bjj/mma gear. Use COLD WATER! All gis are made out of 100% cotton, and cotton shrinks in heat, so keep it cold. This will help your fabric and stitching to be stronger and last longer.


2. Use gentle detergent-fabric softener-and no bleach.
SFX recommends using Woolite for your gi. Woolite is a gentle detergent that cleans well yet isn't too harsh on the cotton. They even make products for darks and colors for those of you who train or compete in colored gis. Fabric softener not only makes your gi softer, it helps greatly with the odor of your gi. Do not use bleach. While bleach does eliminate odor and gives you a bright white appearance to your gi, bleach also weakens the strength of the cotton that your gi is made of. There are more gentle alternatives for stains and odor outside of bleach (spray-n-wash, oxi clean, febreze laundry additive, etc).

3. Drip Dry
Again, heat shrinks cotton, so don't throw your gi in the dryer. Yet don't let it sit in the washer over night either, it will mildew. Hang it on a hanger and let it dry over night. If you still like that dryer clean smell, you can put dryer sheets in the sleeves or legs of your gi while it dries. Size is important because in many tournaments (Judo especially) there are length requirements for the gi. The last thing you want to happen is to get disqualified from a competition because your gi does not fit properly.

Following these tips will add life to your gi and save you money in the long run. Your gi will keep its color and serve its purpose much longer when taken care of properly. If you have any other tips to care for your gi, please leave a comment!

Dan "The Sandman" Christison

Name: Dan “The Sandman” Christison -
inclusive sponsorship
Height: 6’8’’
Weight: 270
Record: 17-7 Pro
Fighting out of: The Sandbox MMA

Brett Thomas

Name: Brett Thomas-
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Height: 5’11’’
Weight: 140
Record:
Fighting out of: Damage Inc.

Jason Fitzhugh

Name: Jason Fitzhugh-
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Height: 5’9’’
Weight: 170
Record: 1-0 Pro
Fighting out of: Fist Factory

Ron Saporito

Name: Ron Saporito-
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Height:
Weight: 205
Record:
Fighting out of:

Michael Wheeler

Name: Michael Wheeler-
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Height: 5’8”
Weight: 145
Record:
Fighting out of: Top Game

Kenneth Wilson

Kenny Wilson just won gold and silver in a grappling tournament! With a 2-2 mma record, Kenny is getting back into the mma world after coming back from a deployment in Iraq. Submission Effects is proud to sponsor Kenneth Wilson!

Name: Kenneth Wilson-
inclusive sponsorship
Height:
Weight: 202
Record: 2-2
Fighting out of:

Dan "The Sandman" Christison sponsored by Submission Effects

Dan "The Sandman" Christison is being sponsored by Submission Effects for his upcoming fight. The fight is Feb. 26 at The Canadian Fighting Championships (www.CanadianFighting.com). Dan will be fighting in the main event against TUF alum Mike Wessel.
The event is scheduled to be broadcast no less than three times on The Fight Network, Canada's premiere combat sports channel. Prior CFC events have gotten between 50,000-150,000 viewers. Additionally, live attendance is scheduled to be between 3,500-5,500.
Make sure you cheer for Dan as he steps into the most extreme form of competition on the planet. Go Dan!
Check back for more pictures after the fight!

Black Gi Detail Pics

MMA Gloves for MMA Venues (pro & ammy)

SFX is now offering mma gloves for professional and amateur venues. These open palm mma gloves meet the requirements of the sanctioning body (however each venue must have them inspected in each state they will be used in). If you host mma fights or work as the gear coordinator for mma fights, email info@submissioneffects.com your current price for mma gloves. You never know how much money you could save.
Submission Effects fight gloves have been used most recently by Shogun Fights, Maryland's first professional MMA venue.