How To Be A Better Training Partner For Your Smaller Teammates

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One of the greatest gripes among smaller jiu-jitsu practitioners is how hard it is to find training partners who are a solid combination of...

Parents, Let Your Kids’ Coaches Do The Coaching

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Kids' jiu-jitsu has been skyrocketing in popularity over recent years, with parents around the world getting their kids involved in the martial art to...

Ambitious Hobbyists & The Search For “Greatness” In Jiu-Jitsu

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When people talk about training intensity in jiu-jitsu, students usually divide themselves into one of two categories: professionals (or hopeful professionals) and hobbyists. The labels...

Be A Good Guest When Cross-Training At Other Jiu-Jitsu Academies

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Visiting other gyms is one of the most enjoyable aspects of training BJJ (and, frankly, if your gym doesn't allow you to cross-train, you...

Discipline Looks Different For Everyone

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Ask anyone in any subset of the athletics industry about their top tips for getting in shape or improving in your designated sport, and...

The Only Way To Get Over A Jiu-Jitsu Plateau Is To...

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I don't think there's anyone in jiu-jitsu who's experienced a smooth, straight incline of improvement from their first class to their most recent roll....

Should I Cut Weight For A Jiu-Jitsu Tournament?

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Cutting weight is one of the most frequently discussed topics before a jiu-jitsu tournament, and while there are times when it's a good idea...

A Brand New White Belt’s Perspective On How To Prepare For...

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Starting any new activity can be a bit intimidating, and jiu-jitsu is no exception. Like any sport or martial art, jiu-jitsu is a highly...

Jocko Willink On How To Protect Kids From Bullying: “Get Them...

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It's rare to meet someone who didn't encounter bullying as a kid. Whether they were the victim or the perpetrator, most kids deal with...

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...