Dear White Belt: That New Technique Will Make A Lot More...
Unless you're naturally athletic or have been training for a long time, learning techniques in jiu-jitsu is hard. We have to force our bodies...
Remember To Check In On Your Teammates
By now, many of us are getting used to a world without jiu-jitsu. For most of us, it's been at least a few weeks...
Getting Promoted Doesn’t Give You Superpowers, So Give Yourself Permission To...
As much as we may feel like tying our jiu-jitsu belt is akin to putting on a superhero costume, the unfortunate reality is that standing...
BJJ Black Belt Explains Concepts He Wishes He’d Known When He...
Hindsight is always 20/20, especially in jiu-jitsu. As we move up through the ranks, we learn techniques and concepts that seem so obvious after...
Looking To Compete At A High Level In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Here’s...
With the IBJJF Worlds approaching, serious competitors in academies all over the world are preparing for their challenge to be named a World Champion...
Parents, Let Your Kids’ Coaches Do The Coaching
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...
5 Questions To Ask When Visiting A New Gym
Cross-training is one of the most enjoyable aspects of jiu-jitsu, and while visiting new gyms and meeting new friends is fun, there can also...
Here’s Some Advice For Young Jiu-Jitsu Girls From Another Young Jiu-Jitsu...
Being a girl or a woman in jiu-jitsu comes with a host of unique challenges. Young girls have a lot to gain from having...
Why Training When You Don’t Want To Is Important
When I lived in Boston, I used to walk over two miles to go train at Gracie Barra Boston. As I’m sure you can...
If You’re Always Picked Last, It’s Time For YOU To Start...
One of the most common sources of anxiety in a jiu-jitsu gym (or, hey, even in elementary school PE class) is the fear of...