Hatashita International
Hatashita International is a Canadian e-commerce and wholesale distributor of martial arts and combat sports equipment, serving individual practitioners and B2B schools/clubs with 75+ years of heritage and exclusive Canadian distribution rights for Mizuno, Fuji, and Fairtex.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1945
- HeadquartersWaterloo, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Hatashita International does
Hatashita International is a Canadian sporting goods company specializing in martial arts and combat sports equipment, founded post-WWII (circa 1945) by John and Frank Hatashita. Operating for over 75 years, the company is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, and is recognized as one of Canada's oldest distributors of judogi and the first exporter of Mizuno products in the world. Hatashita is the Official Canadian distributor of Mizuno and Fuji judogi, and holds exclusive distribution of Fairtex Muay Thai gear in Canada, alongside distribution partnerships with Reevo, Wacoku, Tatami Fightwear, and others. Its product portfolio spans uniforms (Judo Gis, Karate Gis, BJJ Gis, No-Gi apparel), protective gear, training weapons, striking bags and targets, martial arts mats, belts, apparel, gear bags, gifts, and tournament awards, covering 11+ disciplines including Judo, BJJ, Karate, Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing, Taekwondo, Wrestling, and Weapons Training.
Hatashita operates a Shopify-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at hatashita.com (priced in CAD with free shipping on orders $149+), a dedicated B2B wholesale portal at wholesale.hatashita.com serving martial arts schools, clubs, and dojos, and a physical showroom at 134 Dearborn Place, Waterloo. The company also runs a proprietary 'Hatashita' house brand for training weapons, headgear, bags, and accessories, and offers mat financing through a partnership with First Capital Leasing. Technology is limited to a standard Shopify retail platform with no proprietary features, APIs, or AI/ML components identified.
The business model is traditional retail and wholesale distribution: revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of branded and proprietary martial arts equipment to individual practitioners (primary segment) and institutional B2B buyers (schools/clubs/dojos), supplemented by seasonal promotions, clearance discounts up to 89%, and discount bundles. Distribution is single-country (Canada) via owned e-commerce and physical showroom channels. The company is privately held and family-founded with 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no public listing.
Hatashita International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hatashita International
- Legal name
- Hatashita International
- Website
- https://hatashita.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1945
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hatashita International is a Canadian e-commerce and wholesale distributor of martial arts and combat sports equipment, serving individual practitioners and B2B schools/clubs with 75+ years of heritage and exclusive Canadian distribution rights for Mizuno, Fuji, and Fairtex.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Hatashita International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Martial Arts & Combat Sports Equipment
- NAICS
- Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Combat Sports & Boxing Fitness Equipment Retail (Bags, Gloves, Pads, Wraps) (CRAMADAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sporting Goods & Outdoor Inventory-led Online Retailers (CRAFADAJ)
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Where Hatashita International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Waterloo
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Hatashita International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Retail E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of combat sports gear and martial arts equipment through the company's Shopify e-commerce platform, with prices in CAD. Products include Gis, gloves, protective gear, weapons, mats, apparel, and accessories.
- Wholesale B2B Sales: Dedicated wholesale portal (wholesale.hatashita.com) for martial arts schools, clubs, and dojos to purchase gear in bulk at wholesale pricing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard retail pricing with periodic sales |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Hatashita International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hatashita International retails and wholesales martial arts and combat sports equipment across Canada, including judo, BJJ, karate, muay thai, MMA, boxing, taekwondo, and wrestling gear. Its catalog covers uniforms (gis), no-gi apparel, belts, gloves, protective gear, training weapons, striking bags and targets, training mats, gear bags, kids & youth equipment, gifts, and tournament awards. Distribution combines a Shopify retail storefront, a dedicated B2B wholesale portal for schools and clubs, and a physical showroom in Waterloo, Ontario.
Product overview
Hatashita International is a Canadian e-commerce retailer specializing in combat sports gear and martial arts equipment, operating for over 75 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products organized across multiple product lines: martial arts mats (including Judo, BJJ, Karate, puzzle, roll, and home training mats), uniforms (Judo Gis from Mizuno and Fuji, Karate Gis, BJJ Gis from Reevo, Fuji, and Tatami Fightwear), protective gear (headgear, chest protectors, shin guards, focus mitts), training weapons, striking bags, apparel, gear bags, and accessories. The product offering also includes Kids & Youth gear and Discount Bundles. Hatashita distributes and sells products from branded partners including Fuji, Mizuno, Reevo, Fairtex, Everlast, Tatami Fightwear, Wacoku, Kuma, Macho, Asics, Saucony, Dollamur, Shintani, Shock Doctor, Dax, Fitness Kickboxing Canada, and Defense Soap, while also offering proprietary Hatashita-brand training weapons and accessories. The company operates as a traditional e-commerce retail platform with separate wholesale and retail account systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Martial Arts Mats Training mats for multiple martial arts disciplines including Judo mats, BJJ mats, Karate mats, Tatami mats, Roll mats, Puzzle mats, Home mats, Folding mats, Wrestling mats, Cheer/Gymnastics mats, and Wall/Pole/Crash mats plus mat accessories, targeted at home practitioners, schools, and clubs.
- Judo Gis Traditional judo uniforms including Mizuno Yusho Comp IJF Approved Judogi, Fuji Tokai Setsugi, Fuji Katsu Advanced Lightweight Judogi, Fuji Signature Student Judogi, Fuji Student Judogi, Fuji Single Weave Judo Pants, and Fuji Baby Judogi for individual judoka and schools.
- Karate Gis Karate uniforms including Fuji Student Karategi, Fuji Chikara Premium Heavyweight Karategi, Fuji Advanced Karategi, Fuji Super Middleweight Karategi, Fuji Baby Karategi, Fuji Advanced Karate Pants, and Fuji Lightweight Karate/TKD Pants for karate practitioners and schools.
- BJJ Gis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu uniforms including Reevo Super Fly Ultralight BJJ Gi, Reevo Oma Plata V2 BJJ Gi, Reevo Guard Ultralight BJJ Gi, Reevo Aerolight v2 BJJ Gi, Reevo Eclipse BJJ Gi, Fuji Hajime BJJ Gi, Fuji Original Middleweight Student BJJ Gi, Fuji Student BJJ Gi, Tatami Fightwear Estilo 6.0 Premier BJJ Gi, and Tatami Fightwear Nova Absolute BJJ Gi for BJJ practitioners.
- No Gi Apparel No-gi BJJ and grappling apparel including Reevo Eclipse Rashguard, Reevo Original Rashguard, Tatami Fightwear Men's Mech Destroyer Shorts, and Fuji Combat Sport Knee Pad for submission grappling practitioners.
- Martial Arts Belts Martial arts ranking belts including Judo belts, Karate belts, BJJ belts, and specialty belts for practitioners advancing in rank across disciplines.
- Boxing Gloves Boxing gloves including Everlast Amateur Competition Fight Gloves, Everlast ProStyle Elite Training Gloves, Fairtex BGV1 ONE X Fairtex Boxing Gloves, Fairtex Golden Jubilee Boxing Gloves, Fairtex Harmony Six Limited Edition Gloves, Fairtex Microfiber Gloves, Fairtex Universal Gloves, Fairtex X Glory Competition Gloves, and specialty collections for boxers and striking athletes.
- Martial Arts Protective Gear Martial arts protective equipment including Wacoku WKF Approved Headgear, Macho Dyna Kick/Punch, Fuji Combat Sport Knee Pad, Mizuno Knee Pads, Fuji Sparring Headgear/Kick/Punch, Fairtex Shin & Instep Protector, Reevo Eclipse Shinguards, Wacoku WKF Female Chest Guard, Fairtex Super Sparring Headguard, Hatashita Headgear w/ Face Shield, Fairtex Standard Leather Belly Pad, Wacoku WKF Approved Chest Protector, Kuma Groin Protector, Fairtex Thigh Pads, Wacoku WKF Male Groin Guard, Fairtex Curved Thai Pads, and Reevo Eclipse Focus Mitts.
- Training Weapons Martial arts training weapons including Hatashita Oak Bokken, Hatashita Ash Wood Bo Staff, Hatashita Escrima/Kali Stick, Hatashita Chain Foam Nunchaku, Hatashita Foam Nunchaku, Hatashita Oak Jo Staff, Hatashita Graphite Two-Piece Bo, Hatashita Chrome Sai, Hatashita Kubaton Keychain, Hatashita Tonfa, Hatashita Rubber Knife, Hatashita Ultralight Prismatic Bo, Hatashita Rattan Bo Staff, Hatashita Foam Sword, Hatashita Aluminum Sai, Hatashita Black Steel Sai, and weapon cases for karate, kobudo, and Filipino martial arts practitioners.
- Striking Bags and Training Targets Striking bags and training targets including Everlast 6 Piece Speed Bag Set, Everlast Leather Speed Bag, Fairtex Donut Pads, Fitness Kickboxing Canada Ground & Pound Target, Fitness Kickboxing Canada Ultimate Conditioning Bag, Fairtex Speed & Accuracy Focus Mitts, Hatashita Free Standing Torso, Reevo Double End Bag, Reevo Filled Tear Drop Bag, Reevo Filled Wrecking Ball Bag, Reevo Freestanding Cyclone bag, Reevo Speedbags, Reevo Filled Angled Shape Bag, Reevo Filled Muay Thai Bag, Reevo Stealth Thai Pads, Fairtex Boxing sticks, Fairtex Curved Thai Pads, Fairtex Ultimate Contoured Focus Mitts, and Hatashita Makiwara with Karate Kanji.
- Gear Bags and Cases Storage and carrying solutions including Reevo Deluxe Sling Pack, Reevo Sling Pack, Hatashita Club Bag, Hatashita Duffle Bag, Fuji Sling Bag, Fuji Sling Pack (Judo/Karate), Mizuno All Sport Duffle Bag, Hatashita Sling Bag, Fairtex Barrel Bag, Mizuno Front Office Briefcase, Hatashita Hardshell Bo Case, Hatashita Escrima Case, Hatashita Sai Case, Hatashita Hardshell Bokken Case, Hatashita Vinyl Bo Case, Hatashita Judo Kata Set Carrying Case, Wacoku Soft Tonfa Case, Hatashita Nunchaku Case, Hatashita Tonfa Case, and Hatashita Cotton Tote Bag.
- Gifts and Gift Cards Martial arts-themed gifts and gift cards including DAX Little Warrior Keychain, Hatashita Black Belt Photo Frame, Hatashita Desktop Round Display, Hatashita Desktop Rectangular Display, Martial Mastery Gift Card, Hatashita Gi Photo Frame, Hatashita Stone Photo Frame TKD, Hatashita Torigate Roof Belt Display, Hatashita Wall Mount Belt Display, Hatashita Wall Scrolls, Hatashita Wood TKD Photo Frame, Hatashita Wooden Wall Kanji, posters (Aikido, Judo, Bruce Lee, Karate, Gichin Funakoshi), Fuji Judo Belt Keychain, Fuji Gi Keychain, and Hatashita Judo Gi Keychain.
- Tournament Awards Competition medals and trophies including Hatashita Karate Kick Medal, Hatashita Small Judo Throw Medal, and additional tournament award products for martial arts event organizers.
- Kids & Youth Martial Arts Gear Youth martial arts gear including Judo for kids, BJJ for kids, Karate for kids, and protective gear & bags sized for children training in martial arts.
- Martial Arts Apparel Martial arts apparel including Mizuno Unisex Parka Jacket, Fuji Judo & Karate Flip-Flops, Hatashita Ontario Open 2025 Edition Shirt, Fairtex T-Shirts, Hatashita Zori Slippers, Jigoro Kano Patch, themed t-shirts, judo-related merchandise, and headwear like Judo Beanie and Karate Beanie.
- Discount Bundles Bundled product deals including Fuji Sparring Gear Bundle featuring headgear, kick, shin, and punch protection at discounted pricing for 3+ pieces.
- Mat Financing Service Leasing and financing service for customers purchasing large martial arts mat systems, provided through First Capital Leasing via app.firstcapitalleasing.ca, supporting schools, clubs, and home training facility installations.
- Wholesale B2B Portal Dedicated wholesale ordering portal offering bulk pricing and account management for martial arts schools, clubs, and dojos to outfit programs and facilities with equipment at wholesale rates.
Companies that use Hatashita International
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Hatashita International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Hatashita International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MizunocoreHatashita is the Official Canadian distributor of Mizuno judogi. Mizuno is one of the most prestigious judo equipment manufacturers, with IJF-approved uniforms essential for international competition.
- FujicoreHatashita is the Official Canadian distributor of Fuji judogi. Fuji is a leading manufacturer of judo, karate, and BJJ uniforms and training gear.
- First Capital LeasingminorFinancing partner for martial arts mats, offering leasing options through app.firstcapitalleasing.ca for customers purchasing large mat systems.
- FairtexcoreExclusive distributor of Fairtex Muay Thai gear manufactured in Thailand, including gloves, shinguards, and training equipment.
- WacokucoreCanadian distributor of Wacoku Taekwondo and martial arts equipment, including World Taekwondo Federation (WTF/WT) approved gear.
- ReevocoreCarries Reevo BJJ, Muay Thai, and fitness equipment brand. Reevo is one of their major brands for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gis and MMA gear.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Hatashita International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ProForce Martial Arts: US-based martial arts and combat sports equipment distributor supplying martial arts schools, MMA gyms, and retailers. Directly comparable to Hatashita in serving the B2B school/club wholesale channel with branded gear across disciplines.
- Century Martial Arts: Large US-based martial arts supplier offering uniforms, weapons, belts, and training gear across multiple disciplines. Closest comparable to Hatashita in product breadth, multi-brand distribution model, and dedicated B2B/wholesale serving schools and dojos.
- MMA Warehouse: US e-commerce retailer specializing in MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, boxing, and combat sports gear. Directly comparable as an online retailer carrying multiple brands of gis, gloves, protective equipment, and training accessories.
- Budo Sport: Canadian online retailer of martial arts equipment including uniforms, belts, and training gear. Direct competitor to Hatashita in the Canadian market with overlapping brand portfolio and discipline coverage.
Broad incumbents
- Title Boxing: Established US boxing and combat sports retailer with extensive catalog of gloves, bags, protective gear, and apparel. Comparable in product overlap (boxing gloves, striking bags, MMA gear) though broader in scale and more boxing-focused than Hatashita's martial arts breadth.
Others
- Dollamur Sports Surfaces: Manufacturer of martial arts, BJJ, MMA, and fitness mats distributed by Hatashita as a key supplier. Adjacent ecosystem player - not a retailer but a key product line partner and competitor in the mat segment.
- Fuji Sports: Manufacturer of judo, karate, and BJJ uniforms and gear, for which Hatashita is the official Canadian distributor. Functions as both a key supplier and an indirect competitive threat should Fuji expand direct Canadian retail.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Hatashita International leadership team
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Hatashita International funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Hatashita International M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Hatashita International
What does Hatashita International do?
Hatashita International retails and wholesales martial arts and combat sports equipment across Canada, including judo, BJJ, karate, muay thai, MMA, boxing, taekwondo, and wrestling gear. Its catalog covers uniforms (gis), no-gi apparel, belts, gloves, protective gear, training weapons, striking bags and targets, training mats, gear bags, kids & youth equipment, gifts, and tournament awards. Distribution combines a Shopify retail storefront, a dedicated B2B wholesale portal for schools and clubs, and a physical showroom in Waterloo, Ontario.
Is Hatashita International a public or private company?
Hatashita International is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Hatashita International founded?
Hatashita International was founded in 1945. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Hatashita International based?
Hatashita International is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Hatashita International make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Retail E-commerce Sales are the primary driver. The others are wholesale B2B Sales.
Who are Hatashita International's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ProForce Martial Arts, Century Martial Arts, MMA Warehouse and Budo Sport. Title Boxing is listed as a broad incumbent. Others are Dollamur Sports Surfaces and Fuji Sports.
Does Hatashita International have an API?
No public API is recorded for Hatashita International.
What industry is Hatashita International in?
Hatashita International's product category is Martial Arts & Combat Sports Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMADAI, Combat Sports & Boxing Fitness Equipment Retail (Bags, Gloves, Pads, Wraps), with a secondary code of CRAFADAJ, Sporting Goods & Outdoor Inventory-led Online Retailers. Its NAICS code is 45911 and its SIC code is 3949.