Datsusara is a company who makes hemp gear for mixed martial artists. This unique blend of hemp gear and military inspired design provides not only style but function too. I recently had the chance to talk to Chris Odell, President of Datsusara MMA to find out more about the company and their products.
Josh: Hi, Thanks for the interview. Can you tell us your name and your title @ Submission FC?
Shakib: My name is Shakib Nassiri and I am the President of SubmissionFC
What is your average day like at SubmissionFC?
I’ve got interviews with Chris Odell from Datsusara MMA and Shakib Nassiri of SubmissionFC. I’ve got some of Submission’s gear lined up for review as well and an interview with Guy from Defense Soap!
I’m also planning on showing what happens to a traditional Gi after you do some BJJ in it soon, so that should give you an idea of why a quality BJJ Gi is necessary!
KaosX.net – Josh Love: How long have you been training in martial arts?
Project Discipline, Brandon Bettes: Consistently since 2007.
Did you start out in a traditional martial art or has it always been MMA? Read the rest of this entry »
RenegadeMMA is one of a growing trend of smaller MMA companies who bring truly unique products designed by fighters with experience to the table. In our first interview we bring you the president of RenegadeMMA – Mark Beagle.
KaosX.net How long have you been training in martial arts?
Mark Beagle: I started in 1983 while in the Army at Ft. Bragg NC. Had a great teacher, one of those guys who could jump, break about 15 boards, before landing.
This is less of a review and more of a look into why it might be hard to find gear that stands the test of time and quality. I actually discovered one of the companies who I have an in-progress interview with while searching for the ‘perfect gym bag for mma’ – he obviously had the same dilemma as I did but took it to that next level.
Mfg Website:http://mmaelite.net/
Price: I picked these up on clearance for $8.00 @ Walmart
Impressions: These seem to be made really well, the fabric is durable – and they’re not just swim trunks. Read the rest of this entry »
Mfg Website: www.bloodsport.com
Price: $22.00 – 28″ Rattan Sticks
Mfg Description: “Kombat Instruments Ltd.’s sticks are hand cut from Mano rattan, which is the hardest of all the rattans. We offer any custom length or practical diameter. They are twice fire-hardened for strength and even more hardness in a process taught to the owner by his Filipino instructors. This process takes the moisture out of the skin of the rattan, drawing it tight, which gives the desired strength and rigidity. The sticks are then laquered to help preserve them for a longer life. In addition, the ends of the sticks are rounded off slightly after cutting to reduce the sharpness of the edges.
These hand made sticks are the finest and most durable available anywhere.
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Mfg Website: www.renegademma.com
I received a set of these along with my X-Trainer shin guards which was a nice and unexpected gesture from the folks at RenegadeMMA. Usually when you get something for free it’s usually low quality – that’s not the case here. The material is slightly elastic and are about 118″ long.
I haven’t gotten to use them on anything other than the heavy bag yet along with my Ringside Bag Gloves, They’ve held up well so far – I haven’t needed to wash them yet.
