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Should I Wash My Belt?
It’s a question as old as time, should I or shouldn’t I wash my belt? Ancient jiu-jitsu lore has it that the black be...
Essential Oils
I know what you’re thinking. Essential oils and aromatherapy, that stuff’s for yoga moms and hippies. Well, that migh...
MRSA On and Off the Mat
On Saturdays, my gym has a no gi class with rolling afterward. By the time I’m finished, I’m covered in a mix of my o...
Ask The Doctor
Q: My girlfriend won’t let me touch or kiss her after I roll. She’s afraid of catching something, I have to shower be...
Compression Session
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a very challenging sport. We take beatings, physically and mentally, in our efforts to underst...