🥋 Jiu-Jitsu Rashguard – From Beginner to Review, Plus Today’s Little Incident
Hello~ I’m Seojun from Cheongju! 😊
Today I want to share something a bit special.
It’s about… “jiu-jitsu rashguards.”
Actually, I’m writing this because of… a small incident that happened today.
And at the same time… it’s also the day a long-held wish of mine came true.
✅ Jiu-Jitsu Rashguard? What’s That?
When I first started jiu-jitsu, I honestly didn’t know either.
“I can just wear comfortable workout clothes, right?” That thought… was really naive 😅
But the gym instructor said
wearing a rashguard reduces discomfort from movement and
friction during training.
After actually rolling on the gym floor,
scrambling with opponents a few times,
and getting drenched in sweat, I realized one thing.
“Rashguards are really necessary.”
Jiu-jitsu rashguards aren’t just simple t-shirts.
✔️ They protect your skin
✔️ Shield your body from opponents’ nails, sweat, and friction
✔️ Most importantly, they fit snugly during training to help you perform at your best
✅ What Have I Been Wearing Until Now?
Up until now, I’ve mainly worn Under Armour compression for jiu-jitsu.
Under Armour is actually a great brand for the gym.
The sweat absorption, tightness, and fit were all satisfying.
But… the problem is…
“Under Armour isn’t a jiu-jitsu-specific rashguard” 😅
Generally, when you wear Under Armour for grappling…
✔️ It’s weak against friction
✔️ After rolling a few times, seams start coming loose
✔️ The top gets pilled
Despite all that…
I’ve managed to make my Under Armour clothes last for years
with “extreme control” lol 😆
✅ And Today… A Disappearance Occurred 😱
Today, as usual, I finished my gym workout and went to shower.
I left my Under Armour top and compression shorts on the bottom of my locker and headed straight to the shower~
And when I got home…
Wait… “Uh…? Why are my clothes missing…???”
My mind went blank… 😨
✔️ Did someone take them by mistake?
✔️ I thought I packed them properly…
✔️ Or did I put them in my new bag?
It’s still a mystery…
“The Case of Seojun’s Missing Under Armour”…
The truth might still be somewhere on the gym floor… 😅
✅ So… I Ended Up Buying Again 😆🔥
No time to be sad… the next day I immediately logged onto Coupang!
New Under Armour Compression Short Sleeve HeatGear Black 2XL
Ordered right away and it’s arriving tomorrow!
(Please arrive before lunch tomorrow… please 😭)
If you’re curious, go to Under Armour Compression ✨
🛒 Check out Under Armour Compression on Amazon now
This time it’s the top!
I still have 3/4 compression pants
so I’ll make do with those for now 😆
Under Armour Compression Shirt
From heavy lifting to martial arts 💥
Smart compression that supports your muscles.
Strong sweat wicking, and the silhouette looks great!
If you purchase through the link, I may receive a small commission.
It’s a big help in running this blog 😊
✅ And… My Wish Finally Came True… “Spider Rashguard” 😭❤️
This is actually a really big personal change for me.
‘Spider Rashguard’
That brand I occasionally saw at the gym since I was young…
“Will I ever be able to spar wearing Spider?”
Those days when I could only look at it from afar…
There’s even a Spider rashguard photo on my vision board…
But this time, finally…
Spider top and bottom full set, about 160,000 won investment!!
Honestly, in terms of money, it’s quite a big expense for me. 😅
But…
Even as I write this…
“Yeah… I’ve grown… Now I’m someone who wears Spider…”
“The value of my wish fulfilled with 160,000 won… definitely worth it…”
That sense of pride washes over me 😭✨
✅ Spider Rashguard Advantages (Purple Belt Seojun’s Perspective 😎)
✔️ Top-tier durability (for this price range)
✔️ Solid stitching
✔️ Allows quick movement, harder for opponents to grab (my theory)
✔️ Clean design, logo not excessive
✔️ One-piece bottoms prevent riding up
✔️ Best performance for the price
✔️ Can trap opponents like a spider (Spider buff)
✅ Spider Disadvantages (Honest Version 😝)
✔️ Lacks name value compared to top international brands
✔️ A bit difficult to wear to the gym
✔️ Design preferences vary by person
✔️ Almost no recognition overseas
✅ My Gear System Now 😆✨
✔️ Gym → Under Armour Compression Set
✔️ Jiu-Jitsu & MMA → Spider Rashguard Full Set
✔️ When winter comes? → Get one more long sleeve 😝
✔️ Planche or lever movements → Spider for gymnastics too! 😝
✅ Future Goals 😆🔥
✔️ Jiu-jitsu transcendent brown belt
✔️ Achieve 500 total on the big 3 (by mid-next year)
✔️ Successfully perform planche, front or back lever
✔️ And… next gear goal is…
“Get one of Hayabusa, Venum, or Shoyoroll!”
✅ When I Went to the Gym in Under Armour… That Legendary Reaction Compilation (Seojun’s Theory) 😆✨
Beginners: Scary… (who am I?)
✔️ Beginners’ reactions:
👉 “Whoa… Under Armour? Is that guy… a powerhouse…?”
👉 “Those muscles in Under Armour? …How much does he lift at the gym…”
👉 “He’s slim but… why does he look so solid…?”
👉 “What’s this pressure…? Doesn’t seem like the same weight class…”
👉 “I have to face… that guy today…? 😨”
✔️ Teammates’ reactions (inner thoughts lol):
👉 “Seojun… wearing Under Armour again lol”
👉 “But his performance lately is insane…
He’s about to hit 500 on the big 3, right?”
👉 “Just wearing Under Armour… but what’s with that physicality pinning people on the mat…”
👉 “When I’m losing during sparring… I feel even more intimidated…
Because… it’s the first time someone in Under Armour
has dominated like this… lol”
✔️ Sometimes quietly whispering in the back:
👉 “Why does that guy still only wear Under Armour…
But… he’s scary…”
👉 “That’s not… Under Armour, it’s just… a power aura…”
✅ Seojun’s Words 😆❤️
“It’s not about the gear,
it’s about how hard you train in it
and what story you build…”
I, Seojun,
have been doing jiu-jitsu and MMA in Under Armour all this time✨
But…
Sometimes the joy of buying and wearing clothes you’ve wanted…
That’s… such a precious reward… 😭❤️
Thank you for reading!
Seojun is still growing today and tomorrow!
Love you all…!! 🐢✨
