Don’t Get Cocky Just Because You Know Jiu-Jitsu

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At some point during your jiu-jitsu journey, you will likely have a moment of feeling invincible. Dude, you can choke people now. With their...

Don’t Feel Obligated To Roll With Dangerous Teammates

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There are two types of "dangerous" grapplers: the kind who can really hurt you if they want to, and the kind who will likely...

Belt Promotions Are A Mess. Having A Coach You Trust Is...

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You only need to cross-train or compete once or twice to realize that promotions in jiu-jitsu are relatively arbitrary. Of course, most jiu-jitsu instructors...

THE ULTIMATE ANSWER TO THE AGE-OLD QUESTION: How Should You Roll...

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The exact same way you'd roll with a man of the same size.That's it. That's the article. It's not complicated.

Dear White Belt: Seriously, Just Tap

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I wish that someone had really emphasized the importance of tapping early when I'd just started jiu-jitsu. I was (and am) stubborn, and I'd always...

Dear New Blue Belt: Here’s What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Be...

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The transition from white to blue belt in jiu-jitsu is huge in terms of progress and emotional weight. Finally, you're not the newest person...

3 Signs Your Teammates May Be Struggling With Depression

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The tragic, untimely passing of celebrity chef, television host, and BJJ blue belt Anthony Bourdain due to suicide has once again reminded us that no...

You Get In Shape For Jiu-Jitsu By Showing Up For Jiu-Jitsu

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There's a lot of truth to the idea that if you wait for the "perfect" time to start doing something, you'll never do it....

You’re Not The Only One Who Gets Impostor Syndrome When You...

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Nothing gives jiu-jitsu practitioners impostor syndrome quite like a belt promotion. Even though most of us hope to be black belts one day, actually...

Honestly, Ditch The Resolution And Come To Jiu-Jitsu Just Because You’ll...

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Being friends with jiu-jitsu people when you don't train has to be exhausting. Truly, I get it --- it's all we talk about, post...