Bear Grips Pro ShopsNo-Gi BJJ Women's Class Apparel
- Women's class apparel needs actual women's cuts, not unisex.
- Tees, hoodies, leggings, sports bras, and cropped sweatshirts.
- No minimum, US printed, your academy logo on every piece.
- A dedicated women's line drives 15 to 25% incremental shop revenue.
No-gi BJJ women's class apparel done right requires actual women's cuts, not unisex tees in smaller sizes. Women in the academy will buy from a shop that respects fit. They will skip a shop that only offers unisex. Here is the women's lineup that builds an inclusive academy brand and drives meaningful incremental shop revenue.
Why Unisex Sizing Misses the Women's Buyer
Unisex tees in a small adult size fit a 5'9" man with a 38-inch chest. They do not fit a 5'5" woman with a 34-inch chest. The shoulders are too wide, the waist is too straight, the length is too long. Women trained on a unisex tee will buy one to support the academy, then never wear it again outside of class.
Women's cut tees solve this. A women's cut sits higher on the waist, is shaped through the torso, and uses sleeve and shoulder dimensions designed for a smaller frame. The same woman who would not buy a unisex tee will happily buy a women's cut tee and wear it weekly.
The math is straightforward: a women's class apparel line that respects fit captures the women's buyer. A line that does not, does not.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.The Women's Class Apparel Lineup
- Bella+Canvas Women's Favorite Tee. The default women's tee. Slightly fitted cotton tee that fits the way women expect. Free base: $23.93. VIP base: $19.88.
- Next Level Women's Premium Cotton Tee. A premium upgrade tier. Slightly heavier cotton, longer length. Free base: $28.95. VIP base: $23.88.
- Bella+Canvas Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie. The cropped hoodie. Sells well in academies with strong women's programs. Free base: $56.96. VIP base: $47.88.
- Bella+Canvas Women's Premium Cropped Sweatshirt. The cropped crewneck alternative. VIP base: $44.88.
- Bella+Canvas Women's Flowy Scoop Muscle Tank. The tank for hot training. VIP base: $25.88.
- Next Level Ladies Racerback Tank. The racerback tank option. VIP base: $19.88.
- Bear Grips Signature Seamless Leggings. The full-length leggings. VIP base: $54.88.
- Bear Grips Women's High-Waist Pocket Leggings. The pocket leggings. VIP base: $54.88.
- Bear Grips Women's Signature Biker Shorts. The biker shorts. VIP base: $47.88.
- Bear Grips Padded Sports Bra. The sports bra option. VIP base: $45.88.
A six-product women's launch covers tee, hoodie, cropped sweatshirt, tank, leggings, and sports bra. Add to the lineup as women's program enrollment grows.
Design Considerations for Women's Class Apparel
Women's class apparel design tends to lean lifestyle. The academy logo placed on the left chest, with optional smaller back text, reads more wearable than a large front design. Women in the academy will wear a clean lifestyle-leaning piece to brunch on a Sunday. They will not wear a giant front-graphic tee to the same place.
For specifically women's-focused designs (e.g. "BJJ mom", "no-gi sisterhood", women's belt promotion), keep the same lifestyle aesthetic. Small front logo, subtle back text. The design works inside and outside the academy.
Add a Women's Line to Your Academy Shop
Six women's products that respect fit and convert the women's buyer. Single piece minimum, US printed.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Do all women's pieces come in standard adult sizing?
Yes. Women's tees, hoodies, leggings, and tanks run XS through 2XL across most styles. Some styles extend to 3XL. The sizing reflects standard women's apparel size charts.
Can I run the same academy logo on the men's and women's lines?
Yes. Most academies use the same academy logo across men's, women's, and youth lines. Each line has its own SKU and sizing, but the visual identity is consistent across the academy shop.
Are sports bras and leggings appropriate for a no-gi academy shop?
Yes for sports bras (worn under rashguards and shirts during training). Leggings are typically a lifestyle piece for warm-up, post-training, and around-town wear rather than training wear specifically. Many no-gi academies sell both.
What is the best-selling women's piece in academy shops?
The Bella+Canvas Women's Favorite Tee is the highest-volume women's piece. The cropped hoodie tends to be the highest-margin women's piece. Most academies run both.
