Gear & apparel
APE is our own fightwear, designed and founded by Jose so members could get gear that fits, lasts, and doesn’t cost you a fortune in disappointment.
The APE philosophy
Apes were the first grapplers. Long before any of us, they were rolling around on the ground sorting things out. We liked that.
Clean and simple. No clutter. That’s the way Jose wanted it, and that’s how we make APE.
“We picked APE because apes were the first ones grappling. I think that’s a really cool concept.”
Jose Gomes · FounderTried on the mat
So it’s tested to bits before it ever reaches you. People go hunting for a cheap gi online, it turns up baggy and rough, and they end up back at the academy trying ours on. Everyone who does is surprised by how good it feels.
Purposeful branding, a sharp silhouette and none of the clutter that dates a gi quickly.
Training, rolling and competition come before a product ever earns its place in the range.
Feel the cut and fabric at the academy before you choose your size.
The range
Made to work hard without looking overworked. Look closely and the identity is in the cut, the patches and the details.
Where to buy
Or shop online any time. You’ll find genuine Carlson Gracie gear at the academy too.
