Clothing Review - Melee Fight Gear Shorts

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919786164378249285.post-29062214371665487922008-02-11T02:05:00.002-05:002008-03-10T06:34:04.896-04:00Clothing Review - Melee Fight Gear Shorts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7AGhguKb9I/AAAAAAAAAC4/B2N0rzBYF_A/s1600-h/Logo.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 74px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7AGhguKb9I/AAAAAAAAAC4/B2N0rzBYF_A/s320/Logo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165635945382965202" border="0" /></a>In parallel with the rise in popularity of brazilian jiu jitsu and mixed martial arts has come the birth of dozens of pathetic and unimaginative gear/clothing companies looking to capitalize on this. Thankfully, a few interesting companies have also emerged with clothing that is attractive, high quality, and has a modern and creative design. After reviewing <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://meleefightgear.com/">Melee Fight Gear</a>'s new submission grappling and MMA shorts, we believe that they are a standout company with some of the most innovative products in the industry. The vision behind Melee's style began in 2006 out of Legends Training Center in Hollywood, California, from founder, Steven Moreno, who stated: "We wanted to make clothes that we would wear. We wanted to represent the sport without wearing a bunch of skulls and looking like gangsters or pirates." Bingo. That is exactly the problem with most of the other fight companies out there - the majority of those other products out there tend to look like they should have the slogan: "Made for clowns, made by clowns." <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7Ae4AuKb-I/AAAAAAAAADA/C6k1aU9lLQA/s1600-h/Urban+Camo.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 177px;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7Ae4AuKb-I/AAAAAAAAADA/C6k1aU9lLQA/s320/Urban+Camo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165662720209088482" border="0" /></a>As soon as you try on a pair of Melee shorts, you will see a major difference compared to Sprawl shorts (one of the leading competitors), in that the Melee shorts are extremely light as they are made out of a special polyester microfiber which is water resistant and well constructed. After hard training sessions in these shorts, we can definitely say that the Melee shorts also have excellent durability and are very breathable. In terms of style, the embroidery is tight, the shorts actually look good, and more importantly they have a edge that doesn't label you as a UFC-wannabe. The side panels allow a large range of motion and are unique compared to the usual slit most fight shorts have. The inseam is a stretch microfiber (not spandex like other companies) which allows a slight give, but is sturdier and lighter. The waistbands have suitable elasticity and a solid velcro closure. Overall, the quality of the Melee shorts is excellent and they are handmade and manufactured in Los Angeles. To see some pictures in comparison with Sprawl shorts, <a href="http://mmaembrace.googlepages.com/MeleeFightGearComparison.pdf">CLICK HERE to download PDF.</a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7AFZguKb8I/AAAAAAAAACw/H4AUyux6bwg/s1600-h/Melee+-+Blue+Belt.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 185px;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7AFZguKb8I/AAAAAAAAACw/H4AUyux6bwg/s320/Melee+-+Blue+Belt.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165634708432383938" border="0" /></a>One of the main products that Melee has designed are what it calls Ranked NO-GI Shorts, which are stylistic designs that have the wearer's belt color along the waist and down the side panels ("shorts that mirror traditional belts") - we think that this is an awesome solution to the problem of belt rankings in submission grappling. There have been a few other competing attempts at ranked shorts by other companies, but our opinion is that Melee has designed the best ones. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7AfowuKb_I/AAAAAAAAADI/gAe50ERqWZQ/s1600-h/ranked_short_group.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 176px;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_B4W9sBcWxP0/R7AfowuKb_I/AAAAAAAAADI/gAe50ERqWZQ/s320/ranked_short_group.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165663557727711218" border="0" /></a>The company offers customizable ranked shorts with a training camp's logo (contact <a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://meleefightgear.com/">Melee Fight Gear</a> for more details on customizable shorts) and one of the first gyms to adapt to this is Eddie Bravo's famous <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thetwister.tv/">10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Academy</a> in Hollywood, California. Currently, the price of Melee shorts is between $50-55, which we think is competitive compared to other companies, and Melee offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee which is a nice touch. Although the product we're reviewing here are their shorts, Melee's product line is growing rapidly, to include shirts, hoodies, etc. Lighter. Edgier. Just plain cooler. Get yourself a pair - we highly recommend them. For further information on purchasing Melee Fight Gear's products, check out their website <a href="http://meleefightgear.com/">[click here for the link].</a>(Editor) MMAembracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317469120358306281noreply@blogger.com