5 Poor Life Decisions We Make For The Love of...

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For some strange illogical reason, rolling around on the ground with other grown adults in sweaty pajamas can lead to poor life decisions. Many of...

5 Ways For White Belts to Measure Their Progress

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The first six months of training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be both rewarding and frustrating. The rewarding aspects of training include getting fit, meeting...

Most Commonly Used Guards In Jiu-Jitsu

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The great thing about Jiu-Jitsu is that there are so many options. Every single practitioner will prefer different positions and have different views on...

Interview With Tammi Willis: Building The First BJJ Club in Myanmar

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I have been traveling through Southeast Asia to see the sights, eat the food, experience the cultures, and train BJJ at each of my...

The Top 5 Lies You Are Told When You Start Training...

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When you first start training in BJJ, many coaches and upper belts will give you lines and cliches to sell you on BJJ and...

Getting Your Black Belt In Ten Years (Theory)

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One of the most common questions asked in the academy is usually how often do you train? This is one of those topics where...
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3 Changes The IBJJF Should Consider

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So recently there has been much talk about the state of Jiu-Jitsu competition in relation to the benefits competitors gain. I am specifically talking...

Jiu-Jitsu Is Not For Everyone

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Jiu-Jitsu is for everyone! I’m sure almost everyone has heard this statement, but how much truth is in this? Is Jiu-Jitsu really for everyone?...

Mark Schultz Black Belt Promotion – Story From The Ceremony

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I have read quite a few articles about the recent promotion of Mark Schultz. This is awesome on so many levels, for Jiu Jitsu,...

Don’t Misinterpret Beginners Class Coach’s Actions as Sexist

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I came across a Vice article titled "Why Women Need Self-Defense Classes of Their Own," by Meg Mankins, which details the sexism she encountered...