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What Are The Guidelines To Ethically Outing A Suspected “Fake” Black Belt?
On Monday morning I received a bunch of very upsetting messages from my friend Bill Jones. Bill is a legitimate black...
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Just For Tough Guys?
Are you afraid to take a BJJ class because you think the sport is...
In A Hurry To Get Promoted? Watch This
Getting promoted up to the next rank is an exciting time no matter what stage you’re at in your BJJ career, but when ...
Are You Worried About Your BJJ Belt Promotion?
If you are worried about your BJJ belt promotion, if you are not sure...
What Makes A Seminar Worthwhile
For grapplers from smaller jiu-jitsu scenes, seminars by elite athletes can be valuable resources that can help any a...
Advice On Learning Jiu-Jitsu And Muay Thai At The Same Time
Most Jiu-Jitsu academies these days offer Muay Thai classes as well. The novice martial...
“Dear White Belts…” – 5 Tips To Improve Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey
It is by no means easy to be a BJJ white belt! That doesn’t...
Can I Start BJJ If I Am Out Of Shape?
The short answer is “yes.” A large portion of people, if not most of...
What Should You Be Working On After One, Five, And Ten Years Of Training?
Anyone with a few years (or honestly, even a few months) of experience in jiu-jitsu can tell you that as you evolve, ...
Don’t Get Submitted By The Flu This Winter
The following is a guest post by Joe Dockery. Joe is a black belt under Professors Joe Ahlert and Rolles Gracie at th...
Expert Posture Tips For When You Are In Closed Guard!
Many white belts have no idea what to do when they are stuck in...
Open Guard Translated: 6 Principles That Will Take Your Bottom Game To The Next Level
A common misperception in the art of learning that beginners routinely make is the desire to focus on every intricate...