Custom Shirts for Martial Arts Gyms in Utah

Custom shirts for martial arts gyms, dojos and fight teams

Martial arts is built on identity. Students earn their belts, learn the history of their style and represent their school every time they step on a mat at a tournament. Your apparel should carry that same pride. A strong academy shirt turns students into walking ambassadors and gives your gym a look that people remember.

Graffiti Wear is a Utah apparel brand rooted in original art by muralists, painters and illustrators. We help karate dojos, jiu-jitsu academies, MMA gyms, taekwondo schools, boxing clubs and kickboxing studios build custom apparel with real character, not clip art.

Gear that fits martial arts culture

Fight gym apparel has its own language. Bold back prints, aggressive lettering and art that tells a story all fit right in. Here is what academies usually put together.

Academy tees

The core piece. A tee with your logo on the chest and a big graphic on the back is the shirt students wear to open mat, to the gym before and after class and around town. This is also the shirt you hand new members when they sign up.

Team shirts for tournaments

When your competitors and coaches walk into a tournament, a matching shirt makes them a team. Add the event name or season, or list your competitors on the back. Families in the stands like matching too, so plan extra for supporters.

Hoodies and crewnecks

Coaches in cold gyms, students warming up before rolling, fighters heading home after a hard session. Hoodies get worn hard in this world. A custom hoodie with your crest on the back is one of the best sellers you can put behind the front desk.

Tanks and long sleeves

Tanks work for striking classes and summer training. Long sleeves are a smart option for students who want coverage between rounds. Both are easy to add to a design you already have.

Instructor and coach shirts

Mark your instructors with a "Coach," "Sensei," "Professor" or "Staff" print. It gives new students a clear point of contact, and it looks sharp in promo photos and video.

Snapback hats

Our snapbacks with patches are a strong side item for adult members and coaches. They round out a merch wall and give your brand a spot outside the gym.

Design ideas for dojos and fight gyms

We start with your logo and your style, then build out from there. Some directions that work well:

• Style-specific art. A tiger, crane or dragon for a traditional school. A pair of gloves or a guard position illustration for a jiu-jitsu or boxing gym.
• Calligraphy and lettering. Hand-drawn lettering, kanji or Korean characters that tie into your style's roots. Send the exact characters you want and double-check them on your proof.
• Gym creed or motto. Short phrases like your school oath or a training mantra look great large on the back.
• Belt-rank designs. Shirts that celebrate a black belt test or a promotion class make great keepsakes.
• Street art edge. Our muralist roots mean we can give a fight team shirt that raw, spray-painted look that feels at home on a cage poster.

Design help is included. You'll approve a digital proof before anything is printed, so you see exactly how it will look.

Kids programs need gear too

Kids programs are a big part of many academies. Kids love having a shirt that matches their instructor, and parents love buying them. A youth-specific design with a fun mascot or a playful program name keeps young students excited about class.

Since you can mix sizes within one design, a single order can cover a wide range of sizes (ask about youth sizes in your quote). That keeps your kids class, teen class and adult class all on the same look.

How many to order and what it costs

Our minimum is 24 pieces per design, with sizes and colors mixed however you need. Most gyms start by counting active members, adding staff and then adding a cushion for new signups. If you plan to sell shirts at the front desk, order a few extra in the most common sizes.

Custom tees start at $16 each. Your final price depends on the garment, the number of colors, the print locations and the quantity. A one-color chest print on a tee is the most budget friendly. Full back art on a hoodie costs more. Bigger orders get better per-piece pricing, which helps your margin when reselling.

Sizing tips for martial artists

• Grapplers often like a closer, fitted tee.
• Strikers and fitness members tend to like a relaxed fit or a tank.
• Many members size up on hoodies for a roomier fit over training gear.
• Ask families for kids' sizes before ordering, since young students grow fast and parents often want one size up.

Easy reorders for growing gyms

New students sign up all the time, so you need a simple way to restock. A private ordering page on graffitiwearclothing.com keeps reorders simple. Your team logs in, picks sizes and colors, pays by card and ships it to any address. We keep your designs on file, so reorders take a few clicks instead of a fresh round of emails.

If you buy gear to resell to members, send us a Utah TC-721 sales tax exemption certificate and we'll remove tax from your account.

Martial arts schools across Utah

Utah's martial arts scene runs deep. Jiu-jitsu academies in Salt Lake City and Sandy, MMA gyms in Ogden and Lehi, karate and taekwondo schools in Provo, Orem and Logan, and boxing clubs from Draper down to St. George all train hard and travel to compete. Southern Utah gyms in Cedar City, Hurricane and Washington have growing competition teams too.

We work with gyms all over the state and ship anywhere in the US. We'll give you a timeline with your quote so you can plan around your next tournament or promotion ceremony.

More resources

If your space also runs fitness classes or a weight room, our page on custom shirts for gyms covers that side of the business. For a full overview of what we make for businesses, visit our custom business apparel page. When you are ready, request a free quote and tell us about your academy.

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