Sometimes You Have To Grow Into Your New Belt… And That’s...
We recently received this question from one of our readers:
“After being a white belt for so long is it normal to kind of almost...
“My Partner Is Uncomfortable With Me Training Jiu-Jitsu. What Do I...
I know, I know --- "Dump them!"
Alternatively, if you don't want to end an otherwise fulfilling relationship, there are more ways to settle jiu-jitsu-related...
The Time Will Pass No Matter What — Keep Showing Up
Once you've been training jiu-jitsu for a few years, it's hard to remember what life was like without it. Over time, a lot of...
You’re Not The Only One Who Forgets Techniques Five Seconds After...
Forgetting jiu-jitsu techniques is like peeing in the shower: you think you're the only one who does it, but really, everyone does it.
No, you're...
Be A Good Guest When Cross-Training At Other Jiu-Jitsu Academies
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...
When “Skipping A Day Or Two” Leads To A Long Jiu-Jitsu...
Whether it's completing a forward roll or maintaining your gym attendance record, an object in motion will stay in motion. However, friction --- caused...
Why You Should Get Up At The Buttcrack Of Dawn To...
Before I even get into the meat of this article, I need to emphasize that I'm not a morning person. Not in the "first...
Reminder: If You Can Smell Yourself A Little, Your Teammates Can...
Human bodies are beautiful and disgusting. For all the amazing things we can do with the mystical meat cages our souls inhabit, we also...
Open Guard Translated: 6 Principles That Will Take Your Bottom Game...
A common misperception in the art of learning that beginners routinely make is the desire to focus on every intricate detail of a technique...
Discipline Looks Different For Everyone
Ask anyone in any subset of the athletics industry about their top tips for getting in shape or improving in your designated sport, and...