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No, You’re Not The Only One Who Struggles With BJJ Impostor Syndrome
I’ll never forget the first gold medal I won as a blue belt, mostly because I was the last person I thought would win...
Blue Belt With Autism Talks About How Jiu-Jitsu Has Changed His Life
Like many grapplers, blue belt Kevin Walshe uses jiu-jitsu to help cope with his personal challenges, which for him i...
The Biggest Differences Between Blue And Purple Belts In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I judged a grappling competition recently. There were no points; the only way to win was by submission. Three judges ...
Fist Fight Between Blue Belt And Brown Belt Almost Breaks Out At BJJ Competition
A fist fight almost broke out at a BJJ competition in Singapore. According to the Jiu-Jitsu Times reader who sent the...
Painful Scoliosis Didn’t Stop This Young Man From Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Recently I had the chance to catch up with Anthoney, a blue belt from Perth, Western Australia, who has not only reco...
I Just Got My Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, What Should I Be Working On?
After the new blue belt was tied around his waist and he endured a good natured belt whipping gauntlet (I’m not the b...
Purple Belt — Not Blue Belt — Is The Hardest Rank In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Many grapplers talk about blue belt being the toughest rank in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Blue belt is supposedly the rank ...
Actor And Host Mario Lopez Is Now A Blue Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Actor and host Mario Lopez is now a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Lopez announced on Instagram that he received t...
Vince Vaughn Earns His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt From Gracie University
Actor Vince Vaughn has earned his Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt at Gracie University. BJJ black belt Rener Gracie — s...
Comedian Russell Peters Earns His Blue Belt From Jean Jacques Machado
Comedian Russell Peters just earned his blue belt from BJJ legend Jean Jacques Machado.Only hours ago, Russell posted...
If You’re A Blue Belt, Here Are Two Areas You Need To Work On
There is an abundance of articles titled something like “5 White Belt Mistakes”. Without meaning to pick on our new w...
What Should I Be Working On? A BJJ Black Belt Answers The Age-Old Question
Brazilian jiu-jitsu has a lot of information to take in. There’s a reason why it takes most people at least eight yea...