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It’s Your Responsibility To Train With The Student Who Has No One To Roll With
Live-rolling is a crucial (and fun!) element of jiu-jitsu training. In an ideal rolling session or open mat, you’ll g...
Dear Newbie: You’re Going To Be Okay
Congratulations! You’ve just put on the most important belt you’ll ever wear in jiu-jitsu: the white one. You’ve atte...
The Classes You Don’t Want To Attend Are The Ones You Need To Attend
I love jiu-jitsu more than I love most things in life. I spend a good chunk of my time away from the gym thinking abo...
If You’re The Guy Who Tries To Hurt Your Teammates When You Roll, STOP
Nobody said jiu-jitsu would be easy. It’s common knowledge that after you train, your body is going to be a mass of a...
How To Get Out Of The Dreaded Jiu-Jitsu Rut
Even if you’re one of the people who is all about the hashtag-bjjlifestyle 99 percent of the time, it’s OK to admit t...
Even If You’re “Just” A White Belt, You Deserve To Train Under A Coach Who Takes You Seriously
In any type of classroom setting, you’re bound to see three categories of people: the superstars, the strugglers, and...
This Is What You Should Know Before You Enter Your First Jiu-Jitsu Tournament
So you’re finally taking the plunge and competing in your first jiu-jitsu tournament. Congratulations! Whether or not...
It’s Time To Put An End To The OTHER Kind Of Competition Between Women In Jiu-Jitsu
Even though it doesnt need to be said, Im going to say it anyway: being a woman in jiu-jitsu is hard. Between the o...
How To Deal With The Brand New White Belt Who Wants To Hurt You
Jiu-jitsu may favor technique over strength, but when you’re a sparkly new white belt and don’t have any techniques t...
How To Get Back Into Training After A Long Hiatus
Many of us swear that nothing could tear us away from jiu jitsu. But sometimes, “nothing” comes to us disguised as a ...
Why Learning To Manage Space Is One Of The Best Things You Can Do For Your BJJ
Lots of people get into jiu jitsu because they want to learn how to choke people the right way, and to be fair, that’...
Following Your Own Jiu-Jitsu Path
There seems to be a trend of articles floating around the Jiu-Jitsu community in which individuals feel the need to p...