{"product_id":"bjj-gi-paragon-elite-ronin-kurosawa-black","title":"Paragon Elite x Ronin Kurosawa BJJ Gi — Black | Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003eParagon Elite x Ronin Kurosawa BJJ Gi — Black\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kurosawa gi has a specific backstory worth knowing. Akira Kurosawa — the Japanese filmmaker behind Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and Ran — personally visited the Ronin BJJ store in Brooklyn in 1992 and acknowledged the brand's connection to samurai culture. Ken Lee, who founded Ronin USA, knew Kurosawa directly. That relationship is what this gi commemorates. It's not a generic samurai theme — it's a documented piece of BJJ and martial arts history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is pearl weave with a deep black finish. The interior mesh lining features a printed warrior graphic — a visual reference to Kurosawa's film aesthetic rather than generic martial arts imagery. Seams are triple-stitched at the collar base, armpits, and cuff attachments. The collar is canvas-reinforced with EVA foam for grip resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pants are 11 oz drill cotton with a six-loop waistband and rope drawstring. The overall construction is competition-grade — IBJJF legal in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAthletic cut. Pre-shrunk fabric. The fit is close without being restrictive — designed to minimise grip surface for opponents while keeping full range of motion for the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket: Pearl weave, pre-shrunk cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollar: EVA foam with canvas reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Sublimated mesh lining with Kurosawa-inspired graphic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePants: 11 oz drill cotton, six-loop waistband, rope drawstring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple-stitched at all stress points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIBJJF legal colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition — not a recurring production run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold wash, hang dry. The interior lining print is best preserved by washing inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA collaboration between Paragon Elite Fight Group (Europe) and Ronin BJJ (USA).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"paragonelitefight","offers":[{"title":"A2","offer_id":51862845456715,"sku":"LegendsofKurosawaBLACKA2","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2L","offer_id":51862845489483,"sku":"LegendsofKurosawaBLACKA2L","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":51862845522251,"sku":"LegendsofKurosawaBLACKA3","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/1586\/9771\/files\/Legends-of-Kurosawa-black.jpg?v=1751308962","url":"https:\/\/paragonelitefight.com\/products\/bjj-gi-paragon-elite-ronin-kurosawa-black","provider":"Paragon Elite Fight Group | Premium Boxing \u0026 BJJ Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}