"I started Nation Athletic after getting fired from my corporate job. Seemed like a good idea...." - Marc Sharma, Nation founer
Hi! Thanks for checking us out, I'm Marc Sharma, Nation Athletic founder. I started late, in my 40s — just got fired from my corporate gig —started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and started saving $5 a day for a year to fund the first production drop. The Death Cuddles Cult. No investors. No shortcuts. Just consistency.
That mindset is the brand: gear built for tough rounds, clean designs that respect the sport, and a focus on durability.
Quality promise: As a grappler like you I know you will work hard for your money and don't take that lightly. If something arrives defective, or does not hold up during training, we’ll make it right. We stand by our qulity — period.
Trusted by over 10,000 athletes across the world, worn in daily training and competition and over 2000+ five star reviews.
What We Make
Nation Athletic builds Brazilian Jiu Jitsu apparel and performance grappling gear — including BJJ rash guards, no-gi shorts, hoodies, and tees — designed for hard training and competition at a reasonable price.
- Durable rash guards for high-friction grappling and repeat washes
- No-gi shorts designed for mobility and mat time
- Hoodies & tees built with the same “built to last” mindset
Why We Exist
Most gear is either overpriced marketing or cheap product that fails fast. We built Nation Athletic to land in the middle: premium-quality BJJ gear at a reasonable price.
Built for the Community
We’re here for more than product. Nation Athletic supports grassroots athletes and the community that keeps Jiu Jitsu moving forward — the people putting in the work long before anyone is watching.
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Key Brand Facts
- Independent grappling brand built for no-gi training
- Designed by a BJJ black belt
- Trusted by 10,000+ customers worldwide
- 4.8★ average rating
- 250 GSM compression fabric
- 4-needle flatlock stitching
- 90-day returns