Built Different Gear

03/29/2026

1st Annual Built Different Karate Championships is in the books! Thank you to all that came out and supported the tournament and competed! It was an awesome turnout! Thank you to all that helped out with judging, staffing and volunteering wherever needed. Congratulations to all that placed and to those who won Overall Grand Championships in their divisions!!! Last, but not least, thank you to Eva Ramirez and Chelsea Lopez! Eva for giving Aiden an opportunity to run his own tournament and for your support. This is something he wanted for awhile and your belief in him made this possible. Chelsea for your help in everything that needed attention today and for your help behind the scenes leading up to the tournament. You are an asset to the league! Thanks again and we will see you at the next one.

THANK YOU ALL ON BEHALF OF BUILT DIFFERENT GEAR !!!!

03/19/2026

Team All Out members will be competing at the Built Different Karate Championships. They definitely will be showing their skills and displaying what makes them Built Different! Just 10 more days til the first STKL tournament of the year. See you all there!!!

02/26/2026

Design number 3 & 4 (Straight Outta). We can make these with any area code. Message us with your area code and size and we'll have it ready for you at the Built Different Karate Championships. Available only in black in youth and adult sizes at $20

02/26/2026

Design number 2(Social Club). Especially with all Karate moms in mind. These are available in Adult sizes in Red, Grey, Black, White and Pink. These will be $35. Let us know ahead before the Built Different Karate Championships and we'll have it ready for you at the tournament!

02/26/2026

New merch reveal. 3 new designs coming out today. These will be available at the Built Different Karate Championships on March 28th. Below is our first design(Property Of). Available in White or Black in Youth sizes and White, Black, Red or Gray in Adult sizes! If you want to guaranty a particular size or color, message us and we will have it ready for you at the tournament. This will help avoid shipping costs and avoid a delay in getting your shirt. These will be $30. Let us know what you think.

02/24/2026

There are just a few days left of first tier pricing. Make sure to register before the deadline to get the most savings and to be entered into the drawing for the mini-fridge! See you all soon!

02/19/2026

We are just 38 days away til the first South Texas Karate League tournament of the season and just 10 days til first tier pricing ends. As a reminder, register before the first tier ends and you will automatically be entered for a drawing to win a mini-fridge! Those that are traveling from out of town, the hotels in the photos are the most convenient to the tournament location. Expressway is seconds away, tournament venue is near by and several restaurants in the area. There's also a Best Western and Holiday Inn close by. We are so excited to kick off the season and look forward to seeing everyone there!

02/13/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE BUILT DIFFERENT KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! Anyone that registers before the first tier deadline of February 28, 2026 will automatically be entered for a drawing to win a mini-fridge. Who couldn't use one? Do you have a man cave? An outdoor patio for hosting? A child getting ready to leave for college? This would be perfect for any of these. The winning name will be drawn at the tournament before the men's Sparring Grands and you must be present to win! So make sure if you are one of those that registers early to stick around til the final part of the tournament. We look forward to seeing you all there and to show everyone just what makes you BUILT DIFFERENT!!!!

02/07/2026

We are up on Uventex and ready for registration. Take advantage of the first tier registration before the deadline and save! Additionally, we are going to have a huge announcement next Friday! The only thing we'll say about it at this time is it will be beneficial to register as early as you can!

02/03/2026

01/24/2026

Time to get ready everyone! The Competition season will begin soon. We are excited that our son Aiden Lopez will be kicking off the South Texas Karate League season with the first tournament of the year with the Built Different Karate Championships on March 28 in Edinburg, TX. Make plans to attend as we are planning some exciting things. You definitely won't want to miss this one as we guarantee it will set off the season with a bang! Come out and compete to show just how you are Built Different!!!!