A Warning. A Lifestyle. A Triple Threat.
Sit down. Sit in guard. Make them regret it.
Every gym has one. The person who pulls guard the moment the round starts and makes it look effortless — sweeping, submitting, controlling from the bottom like it's their living room. If that's you, this hoodie already belongs in your wardrobe.
The Beware of the Guard Dog BJJ Hoodie is built around one of the best double meanings in jiu jitsu. A serene English Bulldog in a white gi, black belt tied, sitting cross-legged in guard — framed inside a bold yellow warning triangle inside a circle, with "BEWARE OF THE" arching above and "GUARD DOG" stamped across the bottom. White colourway. Maximum impact. The kind of graphic that makes people look twice and then immediately get it.
For the Guard Players, the Pullers, and the People Who Live on Their Back
Guard is not a fallback position. It is a weapon. It is a philosophy. It is the art of making someone come to you, of controlling the fight from below, of being relaxed while your opponent panics. The bulldog understands this completely. He sits in guard with the energy of someone who has absolutely nowhere better to be and about fifteen ways to finish you from right there.
"Beware of the Guard Dog" works on every level:
- It's a warning sign — the classic "Beware of the Dog" flipped into a BJJ context
- "Guard Dog" is a direct nod to guard players and guard retention specialists
- The bulldog is the ultimate guard player mascot — low, heavy, impossible to move, endlessly patient
- The warning triangle makes it look official. Like an actual hazard. Because it is.
You were warned.
Beware of the Guard Dog.
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S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
| Width, in |
20.08 |
22.05 |
24.02 |
25.98 |
27.99 |
29.92 |
| Length, in |
27.17 |
27.95 |
29.13 |
29.92 |
31.10 |
31.89 |
| Sleeve length from center back, in |
33.50 |
34.50 |
35.50 |
36.50 |
37.50 |
38.50 |
| Size tolerance, in |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
Perfect for:
- Dedicated guard players and guard pullers
- BJJ practitioners at all levels — white belt to black belt
- No-gi grapplers and submission wrestling fans
- Post-training and competition wear
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BJJ gifts — birthdays, belt promotions, competition wins
- English Bulldog lovers who also happen to train
- Anyone whose coach has told them to stop pulling guard (and who ignored it)
- Grapplers who appreciate a good pun as much as a good sweep
Disclaimer:
- Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
.: The Gildan 18500 is made from a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)) made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. This blend delivers cozy warmth and a soft feel that makes it perfect for chilly days.
.: The classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.
.: The color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.
.: Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. The blank tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
.: Fabric blends: Heather Sport colors - 60% polyester, 40% cotton
.: Embroidery decoration method available on either left chest, center chest, or large center chest, as well as right + left wrists
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 18500, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Bangladesh
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
