Jiu Jitsu Blog

Find the best grappling dummy for home training with practical advice on size, fill, durability, drills, and who should actually buy one.

Not sure what to wear to jiu jitsu class? Here’s what beginners and experienced students should wear for gi, no-gi, and trial classes.

Free BJJ instructional videos can help sharpen technique, but only if you use them well. Here's how to find good ones and train smarter.

Creatine for jiu jitsu training can help with power, recovery, and hard rounds. Learn benefits, dosing, side effects, and when it makes sense.

Why Taking “Just a Short Break” Can End Your Journey Every Jiu Jitsu practitioner hits rough patches. It does not matter if you are a brand new white belt, a...

Stepping onto the mat for your first BJJ competition - it's a thought that keeps many new grapplers up at night. We envision the thrill of victory, but also the...

The blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu signifies progress, it can feel like a big leap as you take this step beyond the novice white belt stage. Yet, for many,...

When men are rolling with women in BJJ, the dynamics inherently shift, and sometimes things get weird or uncomfortable. Understanding the nuances of training with the opposite gender and following...

Passing the guard in Jiu Jitsu is a constant challenge. Your opponent actively resists your every move. Sometimes it's not about knowing every pass in the book, but knowing the...

You've all heard of the 75 Hard Challenge before - maybe you've even done it before. The entire goal behind 75 Hard is to not only transform yourself physically, but...

So, you're pumped about jiu jitsu. You’re visualizing armbars and triangle chokes. You’re ready to become the next Gordon Ryan. But the real challenge isn’t learning the techniques, it's staying...

For the past thirteen years of training and being around jiu jitsu academies, I've seen how transformative jiu jitsu for kids can be. Parents initially focus on the physical benefits,...