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A Reader Question: “Feeling Unwelcome At New Academy”
Question: Hi! I have a question for you and for everyone in the BJJ community. Not too long ago, I left my first BJJ ...
You put on a gi… now what?
So, you’ve signed up for BJJ. Now what?! It’s a nice sunny day, spring has finally arrived, and you find yourself won...
Off the Mat with a BJJ Black Belt: Byron Jabara of the Bjj Brick Podcast
“People sometimes ask me, ‘My first day of BJJ is tonight. What should I try to do?’ My response is normally, ‘Make a...
Knee Slice Guard Pass – A Mini Tutorial
Okay, wait..what is this pass called again? Knee-cut pass or knee-slice pass?!? Whatever way you “slice” it (see what...
A Smart Student Asks Questions!
After the technique portion of bjj and before the start of rolling, one student approached me with a question. I had ...
The Ugly Side of Ego
Jiu jitsu is very often tied to humility, its practitioners being taught from day 1 to check their ego at the door. ...
5 Key Things To Look For in a Beginners BJJ Class
Choosing to start training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be very intimidating on many levels due to all of the tough guy...
Being Disrespectful: Top Ten
Sometimes we do things we’re unaware of. Sometimes we know what we’re doing and can’t seem to be able to stop ourselv...
Off the Mat with a BJJ Black Belt: Isaac Toledo Dull – Training And Competing In Brazil
“I told with myself that “one day I will be training with those guys that I see in the magazines” and it realizes!” “...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Beyond Competing
This weekend was phenomenal for a few reasons. I won’t force you to endure my Pollyanna-esque mentality or overly jov...
BJJ: Break it Down Triangle from Guard
This month I’ve been focusing on highlighting the triangle for the BJJ: Break it Down each week. We’ve seen the inver...
Weekly Challenge: The Lion Hunt
For anyone who likes to watch submission only events, Sunday evening was a real treat! EBI gave us a look at some of...