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A Manifesto For Leandro Lo: “We Will Not Forget What Happened”
It’s already been some weeks after Leandro Lo’s tragic death. And the BJJ community remains adamant that the justice ...
The Real Reason Why Belt Rank Doesn’t Matter In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Yeah, you’ve probably heard others say it time and time again… That belt rank doesn’t matter in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. ...
How Can You Improve Your Takedowns When Training in a BJJ Academy?
If you are an owner and/or a coach in a BJJ academy, it might be the case that your students haven’t done a lot of ta...
What is better for BJJ/MMA Explosiveness, Sprinting or Long Distance Running?
A right timed explosive burst in a fight can sometimes make a big difference between winning or losing. Can you becom...
Royler Gracie’s Method For Hitting More Submissions When Doing Jiu-Jitsu
A great lesson from Master Royler Gracie on how to have a submission based game instead of being a points player. R...
Why Do Some Become BJJ Black Belts In 10-15 Years… And Some In Just 4-5?
Most Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students who become black belts will achieve that in 10-15 years of training… But there are ...
What’s The Right Mindset When Rolling With A (Much) Better BJJ Athlete?
We know how it feels. Your next sparring partner is a BJJ purple, brown, or black belt… And boy, are they better than...
Are You Making These 5 Beginner BJJ Mistakes?
Here’s the deal: everyone makes mistakes from time to time. And that’s fine, especially in the sport of Brazilian Jiu...
This Kimura Defense Turns Into A Wristlock Extremely Quickly
If you had to imagine an ideal Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu move, what would it be? Not just a technique in and of itself… But...
This Is How To Build Instincts In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Have you ever rolled with someone who seems like they have… Good instincts for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? On the flipside, ...
Brandon Mccaghren: “Enjoy Doing Jiu-Jitsu – Then It Doesn’t Feel Like Hard Work”
It’s really popular today to talk about “grinding it out”. About putting in the hard work in order to achieve the goa...
How a Beginner Can Improve When Rolling with Better BJJ Teammates & Instructors
How do you beat someone bigger, better, and stronger than you? Is it even possible to win against an opponent who see...