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Visiting A New Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy? Here Are Four Rules To Remember
My home gym is located in a city that gets a fair number of tourists. Along with the normal back packers, there are p...
Competing? Make Sure You’re Following These Five Rules Of BJJ Competition Etiquette
I’ve made the argument many times that when one competes, their focus should be entirely upon victory, and I stand be...
Competition Etiquette: What Are The Rules Of Engagement In Jiu-Jitsu Competition?
I’ve had more opportunities to compete recently than usual, and have been reflecting on some aspects of competition t...
Do’s and Don’ts Being a Lifelong Practitioner
To excel in jiu-jitsu is not a short-term endeavor. The Gentle Art requires many years of experience before things st...
Reader Question: “Question about etiquette on academy patches”
Question: “Hi, I’ve just arrived at a new location to work for 4 months. None of my gis have any patches as I do move...
Etiquette in the Bjj Academy for Newbies
Jiu-jitsu Times has received a few questions and feedback on our article about 5 Common White Belt Mistakes in Bjj no...