Health

So we all train and train quite hard. Jiu Jitsu is always hard on our bodies and in general, we usually take very good...

Earlier today, on Starting Strength, a video was posted of a 91-year-old grandmother who has drastically improved her well-being through strength training. See her...

Many BJJ academies have closed during the coronavirus outbreak, either by choice or by government mandate. Still, despite the closures, some jiu-jitsu students and...

If you have been training Jiu-Jitsu for more than a year I am sure you have taped something on your body. We use tape...

Part 1 of this series emphasized physical factors that contribute to injury. Black belt and physical therapist Mike Pellegrino (DPT) gave tips for how...

While jiu-jitsu is great for staying in shape and increasing your mobility, it can also be tough on your body. Back problems in particular...

The coronavirus pandemic has sparked much internal conflict regarding whether or not I --- and many other jiu-jitsu practitioners --- should continue training during...

Keeping your neck strong, flexible, and safe is crucial not only to a solid jiu-jitsu game, but also your overall health. We don't use...

This last year, I’ve had the chance to try out a number of supplements thanks to my pals at Ripp’d Nutrition. To be honest,...

Amino acids. What are they, and why should we worry about them? First of all, amino acids are the building blocks of muscles. Without...