I can't say enough good things about these pants...I purchased them from The Fight Company in December, and I swear I could wear them every day, they are just that awesome. The rip-stop material will sure come in handy when I compete this April. I love how stretchy they are, great for Randori night or just trapping someone's head between my legs for a triangle! ^-^ And my god, they actually STAY on my hips!!! The only thing that might put people off is the price - the pants are regularly about $75 CAD ( I got them on sale). Really, for the price you pay, you ARE getting quality goods.