Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often referred to as a "gentle art," emphasizing technique, leverage, and intelligence over brute strength....

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Like any other human endeavor, BJJ is not immune to toxic traits that can undermine its positive aspects and hinder personal growth. In...

The Jiu-jitsu Community recently lost Gracie San Diego Black Belt Erik Arnett to cancer. Arnett was an incredibly loving, giving, and...

Mentorship plays a vital role in any discipline, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is no exception. As a BJJ mentor, you have the power to...

As BJJ continues to gain popularity worldwide, the demand for skilled instructors has risen proportionately. Being a great instructor in...

Like a battlefield, the BJJ mat demands mental agility, adaptability, and cunning. To gain an upper hand in this grappling realm,...

Considering I'm going on my twelfth year of training I've tried various methods of logging my training. Everything from my own memory,...

Often grouped into the category of "Invisible Jiu-Jitsu", pressure is an attribute that some students gravitate to early while others...