tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post1677694871227928614..comments2024-03-22T06:21:44.785+00:00Comments on Grappling and BJJ tips by Liam The Part-Time Grappler Wandi: BJJ Gi: Review - Live Love Fight Ultra Light Black DiamondLiam H Wandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-78287085237419312502011-08-01T15:49:42.152+01:002011-08-01T15:49:42.152+01:00From looking into this I found that International ...From looking into this I found that International shipping via ups comes in at a fairly hefty $59.30. They ship it as a gift so it may be exempt from customs duty on that basis, but im not sure. So with current sale price of $89.99 you are still looking at $149.29 (£91ish)<br /><br />At its normal price of $199.99 that gi with shipping to uk comes in at $259.29 (£160ish)<br /><br />So despite this excellent review... I think I'll look into the Tatami gi's ;)graham cookehttp://didntyoubringanybeer.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-21376402324216300822011-07-29T15:03:20.034+01:002011-07-29T15:03:20.034+01:00Hi Graham, yes please do update us.
I compared it...Hi Graham, yes please do update us.<br /><br />I compared it to a Harley coz it's that cool :)<br /><br />If you're going with Tatami, check out their 4 day summer sale<br /><br />http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/716993/0dcd0bb5cd/ARCHIVE<br /><br />LEt us know what you end up buying :)Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-39026691210804890152011-07-29T12:21:19.117+01:002011-07-29T12:21:19.117+01:00Thanks for that Liam
As I am training in the gi a...Thanks for that Liam<br /><br />As I am training in the gi a bit more regularly now I figured it was time to bid a fond farewell to my trusty old blitz :)<br /><br />Interesting that you compare the nova and zero g to cars and the diamond to a motor bike ;) hahaha.<br /><br />I looked on the livelovefight website and they dont actually sell the gi themselves, groundfighter.com / worldmartialarts do that. I will fire off a mail to them and post back there response. <br /><br />As I am a complete bjj beginner and only training once a week in the gi, maybe I would be best off with the nova for now??graham cookehttp://didntyoubringanybeer.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-55501218157101261252011-07-29T11:54:17.717+01:002011-07-29T11:54:17.717+01:00thanks Graham. you are indeed talking about three ...thanks Graham. you are indeed talking about three different gi's here:<br /><br />Nova: Good beginner gi. It's not the toughest, lightest or fanciest, but they are good solid beginner gis. They are what we sell as standard beginner gis down at Fighting Fit<br /><br />Zero: Fantastic light gi. beautiful and well made. http://meerkat69.blogspot.com/2010/02/great-british-gi-review-black-eagle-v.html meerkatsu will tell you more. I do like the weave of the garment.<br /><br />Black Diamond: This is one sexy mofo. Not to mention it's made with Rip-Stop pants. weighs 1.7kg which means my training bag is lighter to and from the gym. Shlepping that bag 3-4 times per week does become a chore.<br /><br />To me the Nova/Zero/Diamond are like Ford Fiesta / Honda Civic / Harley Davidson!<br /><br />I've sent an email to LiveLoveFight to ask about estimated costs and delivery time. We'll say what they say buddy.<br /><br />I know what you mean about old skool gi's though. If you find my picture standing with Professor Roy Harris, you'll notice I'm wearing my good ol' paper thin karate gi :)<br /><br />Oh how we evolve :)Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-31952346737999626212011-07-29T10:50:28.860+01:002011-07-29T10:50:28.860+01:00not much of a gi expert but I am looking into gett...not much of a gi expert but I am looking into getting one and this review (and the price) may be swaying me towards this one. I am currently rocking my old black trad jj blitz gi that is faded badly to a sort of pale grey.<br /><br />I dont want to pay much more than £60 for a gi and am not sure how much shippin tax etc.. will be whacked on top of this if i bought one. You got any idea? <br /><br />Have also looked at the tatami nova basic and the tatami zero g. You got any experience with either of these? Any recommendations which is best?graham cookehttp://didntyoubringanybeer.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-25624804058873275402011-07-28T08:53:34.580+01:002011-07-28T08:53:34.580+01:00@Jodi
Hahaha I got distracted indeed :)@Jodi<br /><br />Hahaha I got distracted indeed :)Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-13706411735139947482011-07-28T05:09:10.272+01:002011-07-28T05:09:10.272+01:00Whew - Liam didn't notice that I still haven&#...Whew - Liam didn't notice that I still haven't posted any pictures of myself... SHHhhh don't tell him...Combat Sports Reviewhttp://www.combatsportsreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-75653665477675244762011-07-27T09:58:05.580+01:002011-07-27T09:58:05.580+01:00Thank you for the kind words Jodi. As for the desi...Thank you for the kind words Jodi. As for the design being very UK, that's VERY VERY interesting as I was just the other day talking to the Layout designer of a big UK Martial Arts magazine and I said how UK design to my foreign eyes is very....busy!<br /><br />To me the whole big cross thing and lion and general Grrr Macho thing is Polish, not necessarily UK, but then again crosses and lions have featured in English designs for years. Anywho, I'm pretty sure they are an American company (associated with World Martial Arts - the video peeps).<br /><br />Thanks again for re-posting with your peeps at the gym. Next time I do a review, I promise to make the wait longer. I quite enjoyed teasing you :)Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-48916411063256572902011-07-27T09:52:55.112+01:002011-07-27T09:52:55.112+01:00Haha many thanks Seymour. I haven't seen the p...Haha many thanks Seymour. I haven't seen the previous one but I can imagine. I think when it comes to decor you can't please everyone. I really liked how the symbols were sparse yet big. Martyn, however, kept remarking the whole evening on my "Crusade-gi" :)Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-58145506454052021272011-07-26T22:30:14.183+01:002011-07-26T22:30:14.183+01:00Very nice. I like the artwork, very UK. Which is...Very nice. I like the artwork, very UK. Which is a GOOD thing. Sounds like a very nice light weight gi. Gonna have to tell the guys at the gym to check out your review. WHY did you make me wait so long? Just kidding, very nice job, thanks.Combat Sports Reviewhttp://www.combatsportsreview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-62089110837351770772011-07-26T17:34:40.542+01:002011-07-26T17:34:40.542+01:00I'm hangin up my boots!
Nice gi, their last on...I'm hangin up my boots!<br />Nice gi, their last one with all theinside printing I think suffered a little unfairly from criticsm on Sherdog.Meerkatsuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147715586194844173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-78850153905853019322011-07-26T16:08:31.113+01:002011-07-26T16:08:31.113+01:00Thanks Georgette. It's an art for really and i...Thanks Georgette. It's an art for really and it helps that I have a black belt in Silly-do! At one point I was actually taking requests.<br /><br />I was very happy with James' generousity in the first place and blown away by how light and great-fitting the gi was.Liam H Wandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592644859626736304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3059413891102112937.post-63115726603513746212011-07-26T15:57:45.056+01:002011-07-26T15:57:45.056+01:00I love your poses :)
Dang, $90 for a gi, that'...I love your poses :)<br /><br />Dang, $90 for a gi, that's not bad. One of my training partners has their white one, with the embroidery in kelly green, and it looks and feels SHARP. Thanks for the review!Georgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08705282002904234217noreply@blogger.com