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Alex Priestley

Black beltVerified

21 forum posts1820/1000

My vote is for Kataaro. Isami makes good stuff, too, but now that I have a Kataaro belt, I don't know if it gets any better. Plus, free rank stripes for life is a great perk with Kataaro.

BoOP

Black beltVerified

9 forum posts1150/1000

My vote is for Kataaro. Isami makes good stuff, too, but now that I have a Kataaro belt, I don't know if it gets any better. Plus, free rank stripes for life is a great perk with Kataaro.

Yeah, my brown is a Karaaro. They even changed my black rank bar to red when I started teaching.

They're definitely in the running for my forever belt.

Johan

Black belt 3rd degreeVerified

1443 forum posts11665/1000

Eosin (but would go for soft core if I were to re-order). When I did my research, they stood out as generally regarded even higher than Kataroo. Not least more advanced embroidering and the bars and stripes had better craftsmanship.

(I'm not sponsored, but I think we both get some small bonus if you order and give them my name)

William Murphy

Black belt 5th degreeVerified

2144 forum posts26055/1000

Cheap Judo belts.

Adolfo Foronda

Brown beltVerified

5 forum posts1590/700

Eosin (but would go for soft core if I were to re-order). When I did my research, they stood out as generally regarded even higher than Kataroo. Not least more advanced embroidering and the bars and stripes had better craftsmanship. (I'm not sponsored, but I think we both get some small bonus if you order and give them my name)

Curious if anyone has tried the "new" Origin belts? The look nice online, but photographers can make anything look nice. https://originusa.com/col[...]ccessories Never heard of Eosin or Peelgi, thanks for that tip, they look nice too.

Justin Ungar

Black beltVerified

291 forum posts4485/1000

I love the Flow Kimonos hemp belts, but I'm saving my pennies to get an embroidered Isami when my fateful day of promotion comes.

Nick

Black beltVerified12 forum posts1480/1000

Curious if anyone has tried the "new" Origin belts? The look nice online, but photographers can make anything look nice. https://originusa.com/col[...]ccessories Never heard of Eosin or Peelgi, thanks for that tip, they look nice too.

There's a really large leather tag on them which implies they're never meant to be washed, and that's just nasty

Christian Graugart

Black belt 4th degreeVerified

4349 forum posts40905/1000

There's a really large leather tag on them which implies they're never meant to be washed, and that's just nasty

To be fair, the tag doesn't seem to say anything about that.

van

Black beltVerified90 forum posts2910/1000

I've bought my own belts since purple, for my own reaons that aren't important. At purple I bought a gi material belt from War that I absolutely loved. Before brown though, War disappeared. Emails went unreturned. Their socials went dark. Hey, it happens. At brown I got a Kataaro belt. That thing wore beautifully, soft, strong, and tied a good knot. Now at black I want my "forever belt". I am thinking maybe Datsusara, or maybe another Kataaro. But I want to pick the brain trust here. What would you want for your "forever belt" the last best you ever want to buy for yourself? Thanks.

Bought 2 at BB. Isami and a Shoyoroll satin. Love the Isami but if you want a forever belt Shoyoroll’s will literally last forever.. my brown still looks brand new. Be difficult to find anyone to embroider it though.

van

Black beltVerified90 forum posts2910/1000

Curious if anyone has tried the "new" Origin belts? The look nice online, but photographers can make anything look nice. https://originusa.com/col[...]ccessories Never heard of Eosin or Peelgi, thanks for that tip, they look nice too.

It really didn’t impress me. Love the brand but the belt felt like a typical Fuji. The brown I seen did show its wear nicely though.

Justin Ungar

Black beltVerified

291 forum posts4485/1000

To be fair, the tag doesn't seem to say anything about that.

I messaged on the Origin website about this and I believe I got an automated AI response.
"The care guidelines don’t provide specific instructions about washing Origin Jiu Jitsu belts or the impact on their leather tags, so caution is recommended when washing them".
It then asked my my rank and size with a click here to add to cart button.

Tony Kessler

Blue beltVerified2 forum posts500/200

I have one of the new origin belts with the leather end, I have washed it several times. Does not go in the dryer however, still looks great!

Luiz Catastra

Black beltVerified

10 forum posts2975/1000

Clã Matsu, model Mamushi the best in my opinion, Kuromatsu is a very good one too.
Every belt is individually produced and can be customized with some embroidery, really premium quality.
I'm not sponsored
http://www.clamatsu.com.br

Kevin Klapps

Brown beltVerified

35 forum posts1605/700

My White Belt was from Tatami no Problem with that. My Purplebelt was from Fuji also no problems and my Brownbelt is from Sanabuul this one seems not to be the strongest cotton.

R. David Gonzalez

Black belt 4th degreeVerified

4799 forum posts35020/1000

Kataaro is my go to belt.

Isaac

Black beltVerified

261 forum posts5755/1000

I am still trying to find a good one. I tried a Fuji Premium Weave and it was nice but shrunk alot and is pretty thick. I bought a Gold brand belt and it seems decent quality for the price, but nothing special.

Isaac

Black beltVerified

261 forum posts5755/1000

Kataaro is my go to belt.

These look really nice. Which one of them do you normally get?

Zeke

Black belt 2nd degreeVerified

149 forum posts10915/1000

I like...
https://kanjibrand.com

R. David Gonzalez

Black belt 4th degreeVerified

4799 forum posts35020/1000

I like... https://kanjibrand.com

I have a Kanji that was gifted to me by Rodrigo Munduruca some years ago.
Very nice quality belt.
I use it at home when I teach privates.

Justin Ungar

Black beltVerified

291 forum posts4485/1000

I did splurge on a custom embroidered isami when I got my black belt. I love it.

R. David Gonzalez

Black belt 4th degreeVerified

4799 forum posts35020/1000

These look really nice. Which one of them do you normally get?

This is the last one I ordered awhile back.

James Martin

Blue beltVerified

171 forum posts1735/200

For the folks who like the coreless belts, this is my Vandal Kimonos cotton pearl weave belt after 25-30ish classes a month for 2 1/2 years. Holding up pretty good at this rate. It's managed to keep the color better than most of my Gis, even.

Before I moved, my old coach gave me his old Fushida Purple belt since it is also coreless and that was something we both liked in belts, specifically the flatness and tight knotting/cinchability of them.

While the idea is nice to have a 'forever' belt, I'd want one that does eventually show wear and tear. Need my belt to reflect the state of my body as well. ;)

Isaac

Black beltVerified

261 forum posts5755/1000

For the folks who like the coreless belts, this is my Vandal Kimonos cotton pearl weave belt after 25-30ish classes a month for 2 1/2 years.

I like the look of that belt. Is it thick?

Kyle Baker

Black beltVerified

71 forum posts5570/1000

I have a kataaro for my judo belt. It's been a good belt, after a few years I really enjoy the way it is wearing in. I like that you can always mail it back to them for future upgrades, e.g. adding stripes to a rank bar. I got Fuji belts for my students and had them make me a matching BJJ black belt, which is a belt I have no complaints about, and they're also quite open to customizations when buying 40 at a time.

Alexandre Revire

Black beltVerified

12 forum posts1585/1000

I love my Isami BJJ belt. 100% cotton, slim cut, with embroidery. Super comfortable and the embroidery looks amazing!
A bit less excited about my judo belt. I went with a satin finish and it's wearing out fast. It already has a few snags on it. The embroidery still looks great though.

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James Martin

Blue beltVerified

171 forum posts1735/200