Your partner, kid, parent, or best friend is obsessed with jiu jitsu. You don't train, you don't know what a rashguard is, and you want to get them something they'll actually love.
This guide is for you. Every gift below comes with a plain-English explanation of why it matters to someone who trains, so you can buy with confidence. No cheesy slogans, no gag gifts they'll forget about by January.
Want more gear-focused ideas? See the full 2026 jiu jitsu gift guide, with 27 picks for every budget.
1. Top Pick: The Practitioner's Journal
Here's something most people don't know about jiu jitsu: it's incredibly hard to remember what you learned. There are thousands of techniques, and a move learned on Tuesday is often gone by Thursday. The Practitioner's Journal is a guided training log where they write down techniques, track their progress, and set goals.
Of course I'm biased, I made it. But it's the gift I'd recommend first for anyone who trains, from their first week to their tenth year, and it becomes a keepsake of their whole jiu jitsu journey.
Price: $39.95 with free shipping
Where to buy: The Practitioner's Journal you can also buy it on Amazon.
Gifts They'll Use Every Training Day
2. A Gear Bag or Backpack
People who train carry a lot: a uniform (called a gi), a rashguard (a stretchy training shirt), a belt, a water bottle, a mouthguard, and tape. A good bag keeps it all organized and keeps sweaty gear away from clean clothes. They'll use it every single time they train.
Price: $55–$80 (backpack) · $30–$45 (duffle)
Where to buy: Gold BJJ Backpack if they prefer a backpack, or Tactical Gym 40L Duffle if they prefer a duffle
3. Defense Soap
Jiu jitsu mats are shared by everyone in the gym, and skin infections like ringworm are a real risk. This soap, made with tea tree oil, is built for exactly that. It's not glamorous, but anyone who trains will know you get it.
Price: $10–$20
Where to buy: Defense Soap bar
4. Finger Tape
Jiu jitsu involves a lot of gripping clothing, which is rough on fingers and knuckles. Most people tape their fingers before training, and they're always running out.
Price: $10–$20
Where to buy: Monkey Tape or Bighorn Athletics Finger Tape
Gifts to Wear
5. A Premium Hoodie
Perfect for warming up before class, heading home after, or a weekend coffee run. Subtle branding lets them show their love for the sport without looking like a walking billboard.
Price: $90–$110
Where to buy: Level X Black Sand OG Hoodie, for a minimalist streetwear look
6. Comfortable Joggers
Most athletes live in joggers: to and from training, on rest days, and when traveling. A good pair is soft and stretchy and holds up to constant washing.
Price: $80–$130
Where to buy: Vuori Sunday Performance Jogger or Lululemon ABC Jogger
7. Matching Family Shirts
Matching shirts turn "jiu jitsu is their hobby" into something the whole family shares. Great for a parent and kid who both train, or a couple. It shows you support what they love.
Price: $20-$40
Where to buy: Jiu jitsu family matching shirts on Etsy
Gifts for Recovery and Hydration
8. An Insulated Water Bottle
Training is sweaty, and athletes drink water all day. A big insulated bottle keeps water cold through a long class and a full day of work.
Price: $30–$50
Where to buy: YETI Rambler, Hydro Flask, or Owala FreeSip
9. Electrolytes
A jiu jitsu class is an hour or more of nonstop sweating, and water alone doesn't replace the salt they lose. Electrolyte packets mix into a water bottle. LMNT is sugar-free and the one I use.
Price: $25–$50
Where to buy: LMNT 30 Pack
10. A Massage Gun
Every athlete gets sore, and jiu jitsu is especially hard on necks, backs, and shoulders. A massage gun works out knots at home in a few minutes. The LifePro is a great value; the Theragun is top of the line.
Price: $50–$70 (LifePro) · $150–$330 (Theragun)
Where to buy: LifePro massage gun or Theragun
11. A Sports Massage
Give them the real thing. A gift certificate for a sports massage from a local massage therapist helps their body recover and feels like a true treat.
Price: $80–$150, depending on location
Where to buy: A local sports massage therapist or spa
Gifts That Help Them Learn and Train
12. A Private Lesson With Their Coach
Group classes are where people learn, but a one-on-one session with their coach (called a "private") is where they make big jumps. Ask at their gym's front desk; most sell private lessons, and some offer gift certificates.
Price: $75–$150, depending on the gym
Where to buy: Their gym
13. Jiu-Jitsu University
One of the most respected jiu jitsu books, written by world champion Saulo Ribeiro. It's organized by belt level, so it works for a beginner and still teaches experienced practitioners something new.
Price: $25–$40
Where to buy: Jiu-Jitsu University
14. A BJJ Fanatics Gift Card
BJJ Fanatics sells online video courses taught by the best athletes in the sport. A gift card lets them pick exactly what they want to work on, so you don't need to know the difference between a guard pass and a sweep.
Price: $50 and up (you choose the amount)
Where to buy: BJJ Fanatics
15. A Grappling Dummy
Jiu jitsu needs a partner, but partners aren't always around. A grappling dummy is a weighted, body-shaped bag that lets them practice moves at home. It's a big, thoughtful gift for someone who trains often.
Price: $70-$90
Where to buy: DEFY grappling dummy
Gift-Giving Tips (From Someone Who Trains)
Add a note explaining why. Tuck a small tag in with the gift saying why you picked it, like "This bag keeps your sweaty gear away from everything else." It shows you took the time to understand their world.
Mix practical with fun. A mug or candle gets a smile, but the things they'll remember are the ones they use every week: the bag, the journal, the hoodie. One of each makes a great combination.
Pair something small with something big. Combine a stocking stuffer like finger tape or a belt keychain with a bigger gift like a backpack or hoodie for a gift that feels curated.
Don't forget the free gift. Come watch a class or cheer them on at their next tournament. To someone who trains, that means more than anything you can buy.
Still Not Sure?
You can't go wrong with The Practitioner's Journal, a gear bag, or a BJJ Fanatics gift card. For more ideas, especially gear and recovery tools, check out the full 2026 jiu jitsu gift guide.
Own the process,
Tim
