Jiu-Jitsu And Politics Are Intertwined, Whether We Like It Or Not
For many of us, the mats are a safe space to be even among the chaos going on in the rest of the world,...
If You Want To Make Jiu-Jitsu Mainstream, Get More People Training
It's a question that has plagued promotors and athletes for years: How do you make jiu-jitsu a mainstream sport to watch?
It seems like the...
Coaches, Give Your Lower Belts The Support They Need When They...
I don't remember my first tournament.
I mean, I remember being there. I remember being scared out of my wits, having about six months' worth...
Keenan Cornelius Isn’t A Fan Of All The Smack-Talk In Jiu-Jitsu
Even though Keenan Cornelius was recently the target of some light-hearted smack talk from his Polaris 8 opponent Craig Jones, he's not about to...
OPINION: If You’re Not Teaching Leg Locks Early, You’re Holding Your...
As jiu-jitsu has evolved over the years, the no-gi sub-only scene has grown dramatically... and so has the necessity to learn leg locks. Thanks...
Do Competitors Have a Responsibility to Protect Each Other?
Recently there was a video floating around on Instagram of a competitor cranking a heel hook on an opponent in competition. The description of...
Should An “Upper Belt” Always Be Able To Tap A “Lower...
The topic of BJJ came up in a social situation and a friend who was not training BJJ asked a not uncommon question: "Shouldn't...
Why You Shouldn’t Shame Your Teammates For “Wall Sitting”
One of the most intriguing and fascinating parts about the sport of jiu-jitsu is that you can walk into any gym in the...
Be The Change You Want To See In Jiu-Jitsu
Phew. What a week.
I'll get straight to the point: some people have been very surprised to learn that Renzo Gracie tweeted out a quote...
Relson Gracie Black Belt Shares His Thoughts On Relson Gracie’s Arrest
Over the weekend, news broke that BJJ red belt Relson Gracie had been arrested on charges of trafficking marijuana after the marijuana flower and...