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Don’t Be Afraid To Take Chances In Jiu-Jitsu And In Life
“When thinking about what to do next with your life, don’t ask yourself what you would succeed at, but what you would...
Poor Kid Cries As His Instructor Gives Him His First Gi
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is indeed for everyone: male and female, black and white, and as this video proves, rich and poor...
Two Years Ago, He Kicked Cancer’s A**. Now, He’s Competing In His First Professional BJJ Match
Three months before his fortieth birthday, Chad Latta made the decision to try jiu-jitsu for the very first time. He ...
Jiu-Jitsu Times Reader Question: 50-Year-Old Man With Knee Injury, Too Late To Train?
At Jiu-Jitsu Times, reader questions are a way for us to give back to the community that gives us such a loud and res...
All-Day Pittsburgh Grapplethon Set To Raise Thousands Of Dollars To Tap Out Pancreatic Cancer
Jiu-jitsu teaches us to fight against some of life’s greatest challenges, whether it’s a 300-pound weightlifter with ...
Embrace your Frustration
I was chatting with a new teammate recently. During the conversation he mentioned just how frustrating jiu-jitsu is, ...
Jiu-Jitsu Is My March
Five years ago yesterday, I narrowly escaped being part of the 25 percent of women who are sexually assaulted during ...
Chris Haueter On New Black Belts: ‘The Belt Is Your Gift Of Freedom’
Sixth-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Chris Haueter is not interested in owning his black belt students. “A lot...
Jiu-Jitsu People Are F-ing Crazy
It takes a very specific brand of insanity to consistently show up at a place where you know multiple people are goin...
Be Present to Get the Most Out of Your Mat Time with Tom DeBlass
In this exclusive video for the Jiu-Jitsu Times, Professor Tom DeBlass answers a question he receives often regarding...
How To Find Time For Jiu-Jitsu While Having A Full-Time Job And School
The following is a guest post from Chelsea Kym Henrie At some point in our training, I’m sure we’ve all been on one e...
Tom DeBlass’ Advice For The Mental Struggles Of Competition Is Crucial For Any Athlete Aiming For Victory
Anyone who’s competed in jiu-jitsu knows that it’s a completely different beast than what you experience during pract...