About

I started Phalanx in 2010 because I wanted to make high quality jiu-jitsu gear. I got a sewing machine, learned how to use it on YouTube, and took apart all my old gear to figure out what worked and what didn’t. Then I started making my own. Mostly for me. Over time, that effort got me in front of some of the most influential people in the industry, like the Gracie family and Eddie Bravo, and it helped Phalanx become part of the jiu-jitsu community.

Now, we’re a small but mighty team that loves what we do. We work hard to create high-quality, jiu-jitsu-focused products and give back to the community that inspires us (check out our Giving Back page).

Our goal is simple: To be the absolute best no-gi jiu-jitsu brand...that occasionally makes a dope gi.

Thank you for your time in reading this and thank you for your support! 

-Chris Martinez