I was really happy when the guys from BJJ lifestyle wear company ‘Athletes On The Mat’ & FB Page sent me a really nice black ‘Eno‘ BJJ Gi .
Athletes on the Mat are a BJJ wear company that have made waves in France and Europe having their clothes being worn by some of the top famous MMA athletes from the UFC and Bellator.
They do BJJ Tshirts, rash guards, belts, patches, accessories and soon much more.
Here are the specs:
450g Pearl weave jacket (ideal compromise for everyday training and competition for every month of the year)
The collar is made of EVA foam which is fast drying & antibacterial, covered in quality fabric, that ensures strength and durability.
100% cotton twill pants 10 oz (6 loops of cross cords for a better fit around the waist, thick round cord for comfort)
High quality embroidery.
Reinforcements and triple stitching in strategic locations that reinforce the strength of the Gi.
Sizing: The Eno gi came in at almost the right size when I received it. I washed the gi at 30 degrees to not shrink shrink too much. I usually use A3 in other brands and I’m 1m85 and 82 kilos. This gi was an A3. After the first wash, the gi fit me exactly how I wanted it. The Athltes on the Mat Gis have a more tailored fit on me but without feeling too constricting.
Material and durability: The Gi top is Pearl weave and you feel that a lot of work and gi making experience has been put into this model. Everything is double and triple stitched. The material is top class, and the embroidery is very well done. I have rarely seen a gi with such good craftsmanship. The collar is more than averagely thick. This is a durable gi made for everyday training. It weighs around 1,9 kilos at A3. This feels like it will last a lifetime of rugged training.
Look: I think Athletes on the Mat did an excellent job in designing this gi. This one for sure looks the sharpest with the nice embroidery. The first thing you’ll notice is how simple but sharp this gi looks. The gi is not too patched up and not too flashy, in my opinion it has been done with a lot of good taste.
Feeling when rolling: As an A3, the gi weighs weighs in at 1.9 kilos. The gi is really comfortable and the thick collar will help you out in defending collar chokes. It is suitable for hot or cold weather rolling.
So in my personal opinion I would give this gi a 9,5/10 rating in terms of satisfaction. I really enjoy rolling in it and it looks great too!
The plus points for me are the fit, the high quality, the classy embroidery and design. It is of course very comfortable to wear. The gi retails at 13o euros at Athletes on the Mat.
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