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5 Things Not To Do In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training
Some things are great, some are okay… But some are just a big no-no in training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They should not ...
Who Should Be Cleaning The Mats In A BJJ School?
Having clean mats in a BJJ school is incredibly important. It lowers the chances of something like ringworm from happ...
The Dangers Of Long Nails In Jiu-Jitsu
Wear shoes off the mats, no shoes on the mats, wear deodorant and clean gear, and keep your nails short. These are so...
Reminder: Please Un-Gross Yourself Before Training
Hygiene is super important in your quest to be a functioning member of society, but in jiu-jitsu, keeping yourself cl...
Don’t Be The Stinky Gi Guy: 10 Handy Tips To Keep Your Gear Smelling Fresh
If you didn’t already know, you should wash your gi every time you wear it. If you don’t, you’re a terrible person a...
Yourself, a BJJ Maintenance Guide: Top Ten
Those of you familiar with my pieces know that I’m not shy. I try to approach my subject matter with some sarcasm, hu...
Ask DeBlass: The Ten Commandments of Jiu Jitsu Hygiene
There’s a story that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was once asked how was it that he was so successful reducing...
The Secret of Feminine Health in Jiu Jitsu
You are a fighter, which makes you a friend too many germs automatically. Sweat, your training mat, gi all is home to...
8 Tips To Maintain Good Hygiene In Jiu-JItsu
As we all know, Jiu Jitsu is a highly intimate sport that involves a lot of close contact. That close contact can res...
10 Tips For Planning Jiu-Jitsu Trip
During the holiday season we have time off work, time with our friends/families and time to train Jiu-Jitsu. While pa...
BJJ superathlete Rodolfo Vieira “opens” dressing room to readers
Do you remember when Jiu-Jitsu only cropped up in the news when some kid with gnarly ears would do something stupid? ...