Ask DeBlass: An Open Letter to the New Blue Belt
As any BJJ practitioner knows, the journey to black belt is long and arduous. Many of the friends and training partners you gain along...
Ozzie’s Journey: The Importance of Having a Positive Mental in Training...
"There is no losing in jiu jitsu. You either win or you learn.” – Carlson Gracie
We live in a culture that is focused on...
Gi Soap Review
Gi Soap is a brand that most BJJ athletes will recognize. They’ve been around for a fair amount of time now and have done...
Ask DeBlass: The Ten Lessons for Academy Owners and Students
With this edition of Ask DeBlass, Jiu Jitsu Times joins Professor Tom DeBlass in celebrating the tenth anniversary of his Academy, Ocean County Brazilian...
Facing a Training Partner in the First Round of a Grand...
One controversial topic at major Grand Slam tournaments is “teammates closing out their division rather than competing against each other.” While this is common...
Why Champions are the Biggest Losers You’ll Ever See
First we’ll discuss the aspects of loss, followed by how to overcome those challenges.
All champions are losers. They all know that they’re losers. Just...
EBI 3 Competitors List Part 1
The Eddie Bravo Invitational is back for its third edition on Sunday, March 22nd at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The event...
Sonnen vs Babalu Booked for Metamoris 6
Ariel Helwani of MMAfighting.com has reported that former UFC contender and personality Chael Sonnen will be squaring off against former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, UFC...
Rener and Ryron Gracie Breakdown the Basketball Court BJJ Fight
Rener and Ryron Gracie of the Gracie Academy in Torrance, California have broken down the recent fight involving an Alliance Minnesota Purple Belt after a...
5 Reasons Why Amanda Leve Could be the Next Big Thing...
After this weekend’s women's MMA showcase at UFC 184 that featured females in the co-main event and main event, there is both excitement and questions...