Combatch The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Card Game

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Lever Action Kimuras Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall break your arm. -Archimedes. A course exploring the kimura as a transition attachment.

I was always into card games as a kid. From losing my favorite cards in Pokemon matches, to my dad taking me to Toys R Us for Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments, to having no idea how Magic the Gathering worked. Great memories.

Nowhere in the design process of Combatch did I think I'd be asked every day after class if we can play. Of course I wanted it to be fun but this is a pleasant surprise. They love it! I feel so honored there there's a chance these mornings might turn into those memories.

Patches are in! $10 each and if you know me in person I'll sew it on for you 👌😙😝

Some more pictures from our after class Combatch session 💪😁👍

From humble beginnings... If you don't know the story, several years ago one of my student's parents asked me if there was a BJJ card game. After some searching the only thing we could find was a poker deck with BJJ moves on them. Still cool but not what we were looking for. As a huge nerd in the back of my mind I couldn't help but try and see what a BJJ card game might actually look like. I made some prototypes, played some games, got stuck, took breaks, had epiphanies and started all over, again and again.

I got the game to a place I liked and needed artwork. A good friend of mine helped me initially but due to creative differences (I'm picky and stubborn) I ended up doing it all myself. Her initial work helped shape the overall direction and I'm very grateful. I made a small order and loved how they turned out. I made a second order at the end of the year and am overjoyed with the reception I'm getting from everyone who has tried it.

The very exciting news is I put it my two weeks notice at the coffee shop I work at the other day and am ready to take this full time! Scary but exciting. Let's see what 2021 holds!

Keep it playful! with the custom playing mat! So rad 💪

Nothing puts a bigger smile on my face 😊 Get one for yourself!