Functional Technique
2024-09-30T15:30:06.632Z
I get constant compliments on this Functional Technique gi I have been training in! As I do know Damien Wright personally I can say his considerate, giving and hard working character is fully reflected in the thought and design of this gi; including to the extent that he is a savage on the mat is on full display in the reliability, dependability and common sense design of this gi. With this Functional Technique gi Damien and his business partner have committed to coming up with a truly one of a kind premium setup for any grappler.
The gi jacket is very durable, breathable and comfortable for me due to the well constructed materials and smart stitching patterns in the sleeves, collar and skirt.
However, this gi really shines and dominates in the pants. These pants have a little stretch in them but are still firm to the grip due to the percentages of various materials considered in its construction. The stitching for me has never failed and while rolling I do not lose my pants due to the very unique design of the belt. This is a real belt with a reliable, lightweight and well designed strong, plastic buckle system. The belt is a flat, lightweight belt strap that feels invisible while wearing and for others rolling with you. The buckle design is very smart that it has mobility built into it, does not pinch or hurt and is nearly impossible to get caught on any fabric including your training partner's. These pants are also practical to wear either before or after training if need be either to run errands or be elsewhere as they look more like a regular pant than a typical gi pant. These pants also include convertible pockets which can conceal up completely while rolling or open up to be used. These pockets are deep and very usable! Even with pockets left open and accessible during rolling they do not interfere at all as they are sleek and modest from the outside.
I also want to mention that I have many hoodies, but picked up a hoodie from FNTQ (Functional Technique) and was very impressed. It is super comfortable; roomy in the right spots and functional where needed as it has a slightly oversized hood on it and a zipper pouch on top of the hand warmer/pocket in front. This 'kangaroo pouch' has been absolutely amazing and something you do not realize you needed until you have it. I picked a second FNTQ hoodie up in another color. They are amazingly perfect for hanging out and securing your personal items, travel on a plane or to wear as a warmup before a competition in which you can zip up your mouth guard in pouch (as we've all seen many lost mouth guards on floor at a comp). This is one of the best hoodies on the market.
If you're thinking about it, do it. Get yourself some gear and see for yourself. At FNTQ they will also accommodate you by being able to mix and match jacket and pants sizes as needed for you personally to build your fit. Again, I still get many compliments every time I train in the gi and everyone is asking how to get one. The assurance of purchasing from such good people and amazing customer service at FNTQ is priceless peace of mind. I will be back! Especially for more colors being released in near future!