Bear Grips Pro ShopsCustom Apparel for Kids and Youth Mixed Martial Arts Classes
- Kids and youth MMA classes need branded tees and hoodies for outside the mat, not fight gear.
- A gym prints one shirt at a time for a class of ten kids, no case-lot minimum.
- Bear Grips youth tee is $19.88 VIP base, Gildan youth hoodie is $36.88 VIP base, both true youth cuts.
- Fits youth MMA, kids self-defense classes, and junior fight team programs.
MMA gyms that run a kids or youth class alongside the adult program have a different apparel need than the adult gym or fight team shop. Parents want a shirt their kid can wear to school, to the grocery store after class, or to a tournament to cheer on a sibling. This is not gear. Bear Grips does not print gloves, mouthguards, headgear, gis, or any protective or safety-rated equipment. What it covers well is the branded tee, hoodie, and hat a youth MMA program hands out or sells for everything that happens off the mat.
What a Kids MMA Apparel Shop Is (and Is Not)
Set expectations early with parents. This shop is not a source for gloves, mouthguards, shin guards, or any competition-rated safety gear, and it never will be. What it does well: branded tees for before and after class, hoodies for the car ride home, walk-in shirts for tournament day, and hats for the parking lot. Keep the two categories mentally separate and the shop stays focused on what actually sells.
The Piece Lineup for a Youth MMA Class Roster
| Piece | Brand | Best for | VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Airlume cotton tee | Bear Grips | Daily class wear, tournament day walk-in shirt | $19.88 |
| Youth hoodie | Gildan | Cold mornings, car rides, gym exterior wear | $36.88 |
| Youth classic baseball hat | Valucap | Parking lot, sibling and parent gear | $25.86 |
Junior Fight Team and Competition-Day Apparel
Programs that run a junior competition team can print a walk-in shirt with the gym name and the young athlete's name on the back for tournament day, the same idea as an adult gym walk-in shirt scaled to youth sizing. Add a matching adult-sized shirt for parents and siblings in the stands so the whole family shows up in gym colors.
Setting Up the Kids MMA Class Shop in 30 Minutes
- Sign up for the free plan (3 products) or Self-Service VIP at $59 a month for 200 products.
- Upload the gym logo.
- List the youth tee, youth hoodie, and youth hat, plus an adult-sized version of each for parents.
- Set retail pricing, most gyms land around $24 to $30 for the tee and $45 to $55 for the hoodie.
- Share the shop link in the class group chat.
Age Range Considerations for a Multi-Age Kids Program
Youth sizing generally covers younger students well, while older teens moving toward an adult or teen competitive class often fit an adult small more comfortably than a youth XL. Keep both size ranges listed on the same product so a single class roster spanning ages 6 to 15 can order correctly without a second shop.
Build the Kids MMA Class Shop
Youth tees, hoodies, and hats with your gym logo. No minimum, single-piece printing.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Does Bear Grips print gloves or protective gear for kids MMA?
No. The catalog is apparel only, standard cotton and performance fabric. Gloves, mouthguards, headgear, and any safety-rated equipment come from a specialty supplier.
What age range fits youth sizing for an MMA class?
Youth sizing runs small through extra large and generally fits younger students well. Taller teens or those in an adult-adjacent class often fit better in an adult small.
Can I order one shirt for a new student mid-month?
Yes. Single-piece printing means a new sign-up gets the same shirt the same week without waiting for the next bulk order.
How do I handle a program with both kids and adult classes?
List the youth sizes and the adult sizes on the same product page. Parents and kids can each order their own size from one shop link.
