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Why Would An Upper Belt Only Roll With Lower Belts?
Reader Question: Hello I have a question, I’m a one stripe blue belt, what do you do about people who ONLY, rolls wit...
Should Lower Belts Be Allowed To Teach Jiu-Jitsu? A Response To The Jiu-Jitsu Federation Of Rio De Janeiro
In light of a recent announcement by a jiu-jitsu organization in Rio de Janeiro, there has been a bit of discussion s...
A Tip For Rolling With Higher Belts
If you’re a white or blue belt, you will more often be the proverbial “nail” rather than the “hammer.” Is your best s...
How Hard Should You Roll?
How hard should you roll? This is a complicated question because obviously it depends on whom you’re rolling against ...
Should Competitors Be Allowed To Compete In Higher Belt Divisions?
The first time I competed against a purple belt, I was about four months from receiving my blue belt. This tournamen...
Bernardo Faria: ‘In Jiu-Jitsu, Everyone Is The Same’
BJJ black belt Bernardo Faria is not a fan of the elitism he sees at some jiu-jitsu schools, and he has something to ...
How To Challenge Yourself With Lower Belts
In some bjj gyms there are many senior belts that can provide challenging training for experienced bjj students. But ...