Bear Grips Pro ShopsMartial Arts Studio Spirit Wear Wholesale: Apparel Beyond the Gi and Uniform
- This covers studio-branded spirit wear, not the gi, belt, or sparring gear itself.
- A separate set of Pro Shops guides covers BJJ and judo academies specifically; this one is for karate, taekwondo, and general martial arts schools.
- Belt-rank promotion tees and instructor apparel are two design ideas most schools have not tried yet.
- No minimum order lets even a single-instructor school run a branded shop.
What Fits a Martial Arts Studio Shop (and What Does Not)
Gis, belts, sparring pads, and mats are technical equipment that need a specialty martial arts supplier for correct fit and safety rating. What a print-on-demand shop covers well is everything students and instructors wear off the mat: a school tee for arrival and departure, a hoodie for cold-weather practice days, and hats or beanies with the school logo for instructors and top students.
Martial Arts Studio Product Lineup
| Piece | Brand | VIP base | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlume cotton tee | Bear Grips | $19.88 | Arrival, departure, student store |
| Youth Airlume tee | Bear Grips | $19.88 | Kids classes |
| Comfort Soft hoodie | Bear Grips | $36.88 | Cold-weather practice, instructor apparel |
| Mens performance training shorts | Bear Grips | $44.88 | Off-mat training and conditioning |
| Adjustable cotton lifestyle hat | Yupoong | $25.88 | Instructor and top-belt gift item |
| Cuffed winter hat (embroidered) | Yupoong | $25.86 | Cold-weather school branding |
Design Ideas Most Schools Have Not Tried Yet
- Belt-rank promotion tee. A student who tests up a belt rank gets a limited tee marking the promotion, printed with the new rank and date.
- Instructor-only apparel. A distinct hoodie or polo for black belts and instructors builds visible rank hierarchy and status.
- Tournament team gear. A travel hoodie for students competing at outside tournaments, printed with the school name and tournament year.
- Family class spirit wear. Matching youth and adult tees for parent-and-child classes, a strong retail add-on for family-focused schools.
Revenue Math for a Single-Instructor School
A hoodie at $36.88 base sold at $52 nets $15.12; a tee at $19.88 sold at $28 nets $8.12. A school with 80 active students selling one tee and one hoodie per student per year adds roughly $1,860 in margin with no upfront inventory purchase and no unsold stock sitting in a storage closet.
Setting Up the Studio Shop
- Sign up for the free plan or VIP ($59/mo, 200 products).
- Upload the school logo and any belt-rank design elements.
- Launch with a tee, hoodie, and hat as the starter lineup.
- Add a belt-promotion tee design and offer it at testing events.
- Share the shop link on the school's class schedule app or front desk sign-in.
Schools running BJJ or judo specifically can see the dedicated BJJ academy apparel guide for gi-adjacent programs.
Start Your Martial Arts Studio Shop
Tees, hoodies, and hats with your school logo. No minimum, belt-promotion design ideas included.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Can you print an actual gi or uniform?
No. Gis, belts, and sparring gear are technical equipment that need a specialty martial arts supplier for proper fit and safety. This program covers the studio-branded apparel worn off the mat.
Do you have a design specific to BJJ or judo academies?
Yes, see the separate BJJ academy and judo team guides for gi-adjacent programs. This guide covers karate, taekwondo, and general martial arts schools.
Is there a minimum order for a small, single-instructor school?
No. A single student order and a 200-student program order both work the same way, one piece at a time.
Can instructors have a different apparel line from students?
Yes. Many schools run a distinct instructor or black-belt line, printed separately from the general student store.
