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Fortitude BJJ | Gi, Rashguards & Jiu Jitsu Gear

June 11, 2026

At Praetorian MMA, we are proud supporters of Fortitude BJJ.

For us, this is not simply about recommending a Jiu Jitsu brand. It is about supporting a company with a real connection to the people, relationships and values that sit behind our club.

Fortitude BJJ is owned by Sarah Johnstone, who is also the owner of Odyssey Combat Club and the mother of Nathan Johnstone.

That connection matters to us.

Fortitude BJJ is more than a clothing brand. It is part of the wider Jiu Jitsu community we are proud to support.

Why We Support Fortitude BJJ

There are many companies selling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clothing and training equipment, but not every brand gives back to the community in the same way.

Fortitude BJJ supports athletes, sponsors competitors and continues to invest back into the sport. That is one of the reasons we are proud to recommend them to our members.

Jiu Jitsu is built on relationships. The people you train with, the coaches who guide you, the teams you represent and the brands you choose to support all become part of your journey.

For Praetorian MMA, Fortitude BJJ fits naturally into that journey.

We know the people behind the brand. We know the standards they work to. We know the connection they have to Odyssey Combat Club, Nathan Johnstone and the wider Jiu Jitsu community.

Recommended By Our Coaches

At Praetorian MMA, our coaches regularly wear and recommend Fortitude BJJ.

That includes Martyn Styler, Rob Goodson, Nathan Johnstone, Christian Bloomfield, Josh Woodbourne, Ben Hudson Wilde and Cian Brown.

Behind the scenes, Kelly Sparks and Katie Purnell also play important roles in helping the club move forward, communicate properly and present itself professionally.

When our coaches and team members recommend something, it is because we trust it.

We want our members to have access to reliable kit, good quality training clothing and brands that understand the sport properly.

Custom Praetorian Rashguards

Fortitude BJJ is also producing our new custom Praetorian rashguards.

These rashguards are part of the next stage of our club identity, helping members represent Praetorian MMA on the mats, in training and at competitions.

For adult members, these custom rashguards are available through our Adult Gi Pathway starter packs.

They are also included within our Kids and Teens Pathway starter packs, helping younger members feel part of the team from the beginning of their training journey.

That matters.

When someone joins a martial arts club, especially a child or teenager, the right kit can help them feel like they belong. It gives them identity, confidence and a connection to the team they are becoming part of.

Supporting The Jiu Jitsu Community

One of the reasons we value Fortitude BJJ is because the brand actively supports Jiu Jitsu beyond simply selling products.

They sponsor athletes, support competitors and contribute to the community around the sport.

That is something we respect.

At Praetorian MMA, we are always trying to build more than just classes. We are trying to build pathways, confidence, opportunities and long-term relationships.

Fortitude BJJ fits that same mindset.

When you support brands that give back to the sport, you help strengthen the wider Jiu Jitsu community.

Connected Through Odyssey

Our support for Fortitude BJJ is also connected to our relationship with Odyssey Combat Club.

Odyssey is our affiliate, but as we have said before, that relationship has always been about more than logos, grading structures or affiliations.

It is about people.

It is about loyalty.

It is about shared history and trust.

With Nathan Johnstone coaching at Praetorian MMA, Sarah Johnstone leading Odyssey Combat Club and Fortitude BJJ supporting athletes and members across the wider community, everything connects naturally.

That is why Fortitude is not just another brand to us.

It is part of the wider network of people and organisations that have helped shape who we are.

Starting Your Jiu Jitsu Journey

If you are starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, having the right kit helps.

You do not need to buy everything on day one, but having reliable training gear makes the process smoother, more comfortable and more enjoyable.

At Praetorian MMA, we offer structured pathways for adults, children and teens, with starter packs designed to help new members begin properly.

For adults, our Adult Gi BJJ classes provide a technical, structured introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu using the traditional jacket and belt.

For members who prefer faster movement, wrestling connections and training without the jacket, our Adult NoGi BJJ classes offer another important part of the grappling journey.

For younger members, our Kids and Teens BJJ programme gives children and teenagers a structured pathway into Jiu Jitsu, confidence, discipline and teamwork.