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No, You’re Not The Only One Who Struggles With BJJ Impostor Syndrome
I’ll never forget the first gold medal I won as a blue belt, mostly because I was the last person I thought would win...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor Shatters White Belt’s Jaw For ‘Slacking Off’, Gets Two Years In Prison
Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Sergio Robalo has been jailed for two years after he shattered his white belt student’...
How To Convince Someone To Try BJJ (Without Scaring Them Off)
I know, I know — Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the best, it’s for everyone, and if you’re not doing jiu-jitsu, you’re missin...
After Nearly Being Killed, Monica Perez Won’t Let A Brain Injury Stop Her From Rolling
On July 13, 2016, Monica Perez was struck by a car while riding her bike home. But she doesn’t remember it. She also ...
First Day Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class? Here Are Five Tips For You
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while since it’s one of the most common questions I read about jiu-jitsu. ...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu White Belt Memory Loss, Why Does It Happen?
One of the things I remember most vividly about being a white belt is that feeling of going to class, practicing a mo...
What Should I Be Working On? A BJJ Black Belt Answers The Age-Old Question
Brazilian jiu-jitsu has a lot of information to take in. There’s a reason why it takes most people at least eight yea...
Don’t Feel Guilty For Not “Challenging” Your More Experienced Teammates
Jiu-jitsu is as much of a team sport as it is an individual sport. The camaraderie we share on the mats is vital to o...
Remastered: 10 things everyone should know before they start practicing jiu-jitsu
Whether you are a white-belt just starting out in 2018 or have been practicing BJJ for many years now, it doesn’t mat...
Need Help Finding Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Game? Here Are Five Tips From A BJJ Black Belt
Every lower belt — i.e., white and blue belt — needs a little help finding his or her game. Heck! Many purple belts a...
100 KG White Belt Jumps Guard, Fails And Succeeds At The Same Time
A 100 kilogram white belt jumped guard at a competition, and we’re not quite sure if we can say he was successful or ...
5 Mistakes White Belts Make And An Easy Way To Fix It
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