Start a BJJ Academy Risk-Free: The Gimakx Partnership Program

Starting a BJJ academy shouldn't mean betting thousands on gear before your first class. The Gimakx Academy Partnership lets new academy owners start risk-free: a first order of just 10 custom Gis in mixed sizes, a free personalised mockup with your academy's logo and colours, and no contracts or obligation to reorder — plus a 30-day Local Promotion Program in which we put up to $50 of targeted local advertising behind your video content to help you enrol your first students. Contact us with your academy's location and goals, approve your design, and receive Gis that carry your name.

Few things an instructor does are more satisfying — or more daunting — than opening their own BJJ academy. If the up-front costs are holding you back, or you're unsure how to choose the right gear for your students, this program was built for you.

Over the years, new academy owners from very different regions kept coming to us with the same problem: they wanted to put their students in high-quality BJJ Gis without overspending before the doors even opened. So we changed that. We built this partnership program with great pride, for two reasons — to simplify the start, and to give something back to the community that built us.

How it works: no obligation, no pressure

Partnering with Gimakx doesn't require you to rush into a commitment. We believe the product speaks for itself — we've spent years refining Gis that help champions succeed, one step at a time. A partnership like this proves itself the moment you feel the fabric, inspect the stitching, and watch your students' reactions. So we won't push you. Try us out, and let your students be the judges.

Start with just 10 Gis

Yep — just ten. Our minimum order is 10 Gis per design, and you can request a variety of sizes for your students within that first order. It's enough to put your core group in matching, quality equipment that gives them real value for their money — without a warehouse-sized invoice.

From there, your orders evolve as your academy grows. That's what a smart partnership looks like: instead of demanding large quantities up front, we'd much rather build a lasting bond with an academy that scales from 10 Gis to 50 within 3–5 months than chase a one-off bulk sale.

Free customisation: make it yours

Before you commit to anything, we prepare a personalised Gi mockup with your academy's logo and colours — at no additional fee. This isn't a paid add-on, and it isn't concealed behind fine print.

We handle everything. Send us your colours, logo, and design details, and our designers create a Gi that showcases your academy's personality. If you're unsure which fabric to put your students in, our guide to 380, 450, and 500 GSM weights breaks it down. Your students wear your colours, your brand becomes visible on the mats, and that sense of camaraderie and devotion starts from day one.

We help you grow: the Local Promotion Program

We're not the typical Gi supplier — we also help market your academy. As part of our community give-back, we run targeted ads in your local area for 30 days, putting up to $50 of ad spend behind your video content. The ads showcase your academy to people actively searching for BJJ lessons in your locality.

Consider what that's worth: running paid campaigns on your own usually costs hundreds of dollars per month. Here, the setup, targeting, and first month's boost are on us — because this is a collaboration, and your success is our priority. Every new student who walks through your door is a future Gi on your next order. Your growth is literally our business.

How to get started in four steps

1. Contact GimakxTell us where your academy is located and what's on your list of goals.
2. We discuss your customisationAcademy colours, logo placement, design details and more. This is a dialogue, not a form.
3. Place your first orderThe 10-unit minimum keeps it flexible, and you can request a variety of sizes for your students.
4. Receive your Gis — and your promotionYour personalised Gis arrive ready to represent your academy, and we launch your 30-day local promotion.

From day one you're teaching students in high-quality equipment that carries your school's name — and the relationship has been tested without any risk.

How is this different from buying from a bulk vendor?

To us, an academy owner is not just a customer — you're a partner. Our focus is on sustaining relationships rather than quick sales, and the program only succeeds when your academy does. Your students deserve good Gis. Your academy deserves to be showcased properly. And you deserve a supplier who understands that you're not just building a business — you're building a community. That's exactly how we designed this program.

No hidden tricks. No risky contracts. Real assistance for people doing real BJJ.

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