Since coming in to existence in 2016, IPPONGEAR swiftly became an IJF brand in 2018, and have been proud partners of the European Judo Union. The company was founded by Stefan and Otto Kneitinger and is solely led by Stefan Kneitinger since 2019. The brand is available in more than 40 countries to date and is a product supplier of 8 national teams until LA 2028, including top European Judo countries like Germany, Austria and Croatia.
The key athletes include double Olympic and double World Champion Lukas Krpalek, double World and Olympic Champion Barbara Matic, double World Champion and Olympic medallist Anna Maria Wagner, World Champion and Olympic medallist Matthias Casse as well as World and Olympic medallist Sanne van Dijke.
IPPONGEAR is known for its modern and innovative approach and specialised product customisations. Key products include the IJF Judo Gi Legend 2 and Olympic 2. Both models shine with the lowest shrinkage rate on the market and are known for their durability and long lasting quality. IPPONGEAR was also the first brand offering 2 different pant cuts (Japanese and European) as well as 3 different jacket cuts (Women, Slim, and Regular) to ensure every athlete will find his or her perfect fit enabling top performances.
IPPONGEAR is located in Abensberg, Germany, home of the world famous TSV Abensberg Judo club where big names like Ilias Iliadis, Jimmy Pedro, Ole Bischof, and many more became legends of the sport of Judo. This passion for Judo is in IPPONGEAR’s DNA and is the driving force for its fast growth and development.
