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TOO MUCH KANJI
Donning the armor of Japanese
This item is designed with unisex sizing.
We suggest ordering a size up when your measurements are between sizes.
The color of the actual product may differ slightly from the images shown.
FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.
20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER
30-day returns
"TOO MUCH KANJI?" YEAH, WE KNOW.
You’ve seen them—the random Japanese characters slapped on fight gear that make absolutely no sense. We decided to lean into the meme. Is it visually loud? Absolutely. But unlike the random gibberish out there, every single stroke on this gear has a profound purpose. Welcome to the SPARS "TOO MUCH KANJI" Collection.
THE LEGEND BEHIND THE INK
Inspired by the ancient Japanese folktale of Hoichi the Earless—a monk who painted his entire body in sacred sutras to protect himself from malevolent spirits. We brought that concept to the mats. This isn't just a rash guard; it's a full-body talisman. Think of it as your spiritual armor, designed to ward off the bad juju—avoidable injuries, fatigue, and reckless rolls.
6 WARDS OF PROTECTION
Woven into the design are six powerful four-character idioms, acting as wards to protect your journey on the mats:
Tokokyokushi
WARD OFF EVIL
Keep injuries and negative energy off your mat.
Kinjoteppeki
IMPREGNABLE FORTRESS
A defense so solid that no opponent can pass or sweep.
Syukoubokusyu
UNBREAKABLE GUARD, RELENTLESS ATTACK
Honor your partner, stay sharp, and leave your ego off the mats.
Kyokutotsushishin
PREVENT THE DAMAGE
Move with intention and tap early so you can train again tomorrow.
Shinshikeisyu
RESPECT FROM FIRST BOW TO FINAL TAP
Honor your partner, stay sharp, and leave your ego off the mats.
Kanaianzen
SAFE MATS, SAFE HOME
Train hard, take care of your partners, and ensure everyone walks off the mat healthy.
FINISH SPARRING SAFELY.
At SPARS, our philosophy is simple: Built on the mats. Built to keep you training.
The "TOO MUCH KANJI" collection is a physical reminder of our core values. Train hard. Push your limits. But do it in a way that allows both you and your training partners to keep coming back. Because the most important session is the one you can show up for tomorrow.
Train hard. Respect your partner. Keep training