Slaying the Dragon tee in Black: a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red
Slaying the Dragon tee in Black: a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red
Slaying the Dragon tee in Black: a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red
Slaying the Dragon tee in Black: a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red
Slaying the Dragon tee in Black: a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red
Slaying the Dragon tee in Black: a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red

Slaying the Dragon - Black Tee

$ 29.99
Free U.S. shipping over $75. (Under $75, shipping is calculated at checkout)
  • Designed by a powerlifter
  • Soft 60/40 cotton-poly
  • Printed in Tennessee
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  • Printed to order in Tennessee. Ships in 7–10 business days. Tracking is emailed when it leaves.

Slaying the Dragon - Black Tee

Japanese-inspired design originally dropped in June 2017. The Slaying the Dragon tee from Conquering Barbell features a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red, with CONQUERING in red above and Barbell Co. and kanji below. A small matching mark hits the left chest.

Made on a 60/40 cotton/polyester blend for the right balance of softness and structure. Pre-shrunk and lightweight so it holds up through hard training and looks sharp long after the session is over.

  • 60% cotton / 40% polyester blend, soft feel with lasting shape
  • Moisture-wicking and lightweight for high-intensity training
  • Pre-shrunk fabric for a consistent fit after every wash
  • Large back graphic with a small left-chest print
  • Classic unisex crew neck and short-sleeve cut
  • Printed to order in-house in Tennessee
  • Available in Black

Every order is printed after you place it. Tees, tanks and hoodies ship in 7–10 business days. Flags ship in 10–14 business days. Weekends and holidays don’t count.

Priority Mail shows at checkout when your order’s weight qualifies. It speeds up delivery, not printing.

To prolong the lifespan of your Conquering Barbell apparel we recommend the following care process.

  • Launder/wash cold with like colors
  • Wash inside out
  • Tumble dry low, or hang dry
  • If desired, steaming can be utilized to remove wrinkles; do not iron.

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Worn by lifters.

Real photos and real words from people who train in it.

  • 30,000+ tees sold
  • 54.8K on Instagram
  • Printing since 2013

In their words

  • “Fits the big boys.”

    Really comfortable shirt for the big boys. I got the 3XL (I currently weight 305lbs standing at 6'1") and it fits perfectly. A little breathing room so on and so forth and it hangs lower than your normal tee. If you're about my size and want a tighter fit I would recommend the 2XL. Definitely recommend Conquering Barbell and will be back to purchase more.

    Stephen G.Pen Argyl, PA
  • “Print quality is excellent.”

    Friggin awesome tee. The cotton-poly blend makes for the perfect fit and comfort. And the print quality is excellent. I will buy more tees soon.

    Roman V.Lubbock, TX
  • “Best fitting shirts.”

    I ain’t gonna lie I have so many shirts in my closet I need to give stuff away to make room for more. But this brand makes the best fitting shirts I have bought ever! Great quality too. If you like the tight fit around the arms it’s the best and makes my shoulders look wider. Wear it to the gym or wherever. I’m a size large but I got my shirts in XL and it’s just right. And they have a huge selection Worth the wait

    Azad K.
  • “Shirt came and was perfect.”

    Emailed them with questions. Audie got back to me asap. He answered all my questions and let me pick a different color that he didn’t have listed. Super appreciative of the customer service. Shirt came and was perfect. Can’t wait to wear it at the gym! High quality everything with this company!

    Michael S.
  • “Very responsive CS, Excellent Quality”

    Customer service was very responsive and helpful! I received my order and the shirts are very good quality, with bright designs. I can’t wait to wear them to the gym and tell my friends where I got them! Thank you so much!!

    Janis
  • “Exceeded Expectations!”

    Just received my order (3 flags & 2 tee shirts) & was genuinely surprised at how good the quality is. The flags themselves feel high quality, the black background is dark and the material feels substantial. The image on the flags is vivid & sharp with no “bleed over” at the edges of the image. The tee shirts again feel substantial. The images are sharp and vivid with a thickness to them that feels like the print will last. I ordered size L in the oversized tee’s and wasn’t sure how over sized they would be. I was pleasantly surprised that for my build they actually fit comfortably snug in the chest / back / arms & trim in the waist. (For context 5’9, 195)

    All in all, the quality exceeded what I was expecting & I will absolutely be ordering again soon. . Also & important to me, Audie (the owner) was extremely responsive in answering my emails even at evening hours. Great purchase for me.

    John
  • “The best designs.”

    The best designs. Great customer service and undeniable quality. Trusted brand that has been around the powerlifting scene for over a decade.

    Timothy P.
  • “Amazing company!”

    One of the most reputable and solid companies around. Always willing to go above and beyond to deliver quality items. Highly recommend!

    Anthony P.
  • “Best shirts ever.”

    Best shirts ever and super fast shipping!!! And the customer service is outstanding. 10/10 would recommend.

    Autumn W.

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Slaying the Dragon tee in Black: a dragon in a samurai helm over crossed katanas in teal and red

The shirt

Built to train in.

A soft, light blend that moves with you and holds its print.

  • 60/40 cotton-poly.

    Soft from the first wear. Navy and Maroon are 100% ring-spun cotton.

  • Athletic unisex fit.

    Runs true to size, XS to 4XL.

  • Printed to order in Tennessee.

    Every shirt is printed in-house. No middlemen, no mass production.

A little help with the fit

Find your fit. Then chase the PR.

Like it snug on the arms? Room to breathe under the bar? Start with a shirt you already love.

  1. 1

    Lay your favorite shirt flat.

    Measure straight across, armpit to armpit. That's the chest width.

  2. 2

    Check the length.

    Measure from the back collar seam straight down to the bottom hem.

  3. 3

    Match it to ours.

    Compare with our garment measurements, or let Find my size do the math.

Returns & exchanges

See it on lifters.

Same shirt, different builds. Find the one closest to you.

  • Audie

    Audie wears 2XL

    6'0" · 270 lb

  • Bryan

    Bryan wears 3XL

    6'1" · 305 lb

  • Colton

    Colton wears XL

    6'1" · 250 lb

Height and weight are reported by the lifter. Use Find my size to check your own fit.

The 30-day swap

Wrong size? Swap it.

  • Doesn’t fit?

    Send it back unworn within 30 days of purchase and I’ll print your new size.

  • Not what you expected?

    Return it unworn within 30 days of purchase.

Returns and exchanges

Before you load the bar

A few good questions.

Still deciding? Email support@conqueringbarbell.co.

True to size, in an athletic unisex cut. Carrying a big back or between sizes? Go one up. Find my size gives you a starting point.

Every piece is printed after you order. Tees, tanks and hoodies ship in 7–10 business days. Flags take 10–14. Tracking is emailed when it leaves.

Free in the U.S. on orders over $75. (Under $75, shipping is calculated at checkout)

Return or exchange it unworn within 30 days of purchase. Details are on the Returns and exchanges page.

Cold wash, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don’t iron the print.

Yes. International rates show at checkout.

One-man operation

Designed, printed and packed by a lifter.

I’m Audie. I compete in powerlifting, and I’ve run Conquering Barbell out of Tennessee since 2013. I design it, print it and ship it. Every shirt is printed in-house after you order. No print farm, no middlemen. If something’s wrong with your order, you’re emailing the guy who made it.

The bar bends. You don’t.

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