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October 1, 2026 • 9 mins read

Trust Your Coach: They See What You Can’t

Learning to trust your Jiu-Jitsu coach is part of the journey. Discover why coaching, patience, mat time, and perspective matter as your BJJ develops.

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October 1, 2026 • 10 mins read

Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey Is Your Own

Jiu-Jitsu promotions matter, but every journey is different. Learn how to approach stripes, belts, mat time, and progression without rushing the process.

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August 19, 2026 • 6 mins read

How Jiu-Jitsu Helps You Handle the Stress of Everyday Life

Most people don’t start Jiu-Jitsu because they want to get better at dealing with stress. They start because they want to learn how to…

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July 26, 2026 • 6 mins read

Taking Care of Your Training Partner: Why the Responsibility Is Mostly Yours

Jiu-jitsu is one of the only sports where you spend most of your training time holding another person’s joints at or near their limit.…

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July 3, 2026 • 5 mins read

The Fundamentals Are the Sport: Why Basic Jiu-Jitsu Still Wins

Walk into any academy and you’ll find two kinds of white belts: the ones chasing the flashy stuff they saw on Instagram (inverted heel…

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May 20, 2026 • 10 mins read

Why Competitors Step onto the Mat: The Heart of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competition

There is a particular kind of person who will board a plane alone, travel across the country, and step onto a mat in front…

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May 9, 2026 • 7 mins read

Why Recovery Is Just as Important as Training

A Guide to BJJ Recovery, Longevity, Sleep, Sauna, Cold Plunges, and Staying Healthy on the Mats at Every Age In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, most athletes…

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April 22, 2026 • 2 mins read

Trust the Process

The Reality of Jiu-Jitsu Progress Progress in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a long-term journey filled with ups, downs, plateaus, and breakthroughs. At…

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April 22, 2026 • 2 mins read

Learning from Losing a Competition

Why Losing in Jiu-Jitsu Matters Losing in a Jiu-Jitsu competition can be tough. The adrenaline, preparation, and expectations all build up to a moment…

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April 22, 2026 • 3 mins read

What to Expect When Starting Jiu-Jitsu

Starting Your Jiu-Jitsu Journey Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can feel both exciting and intimidating. Walking into your first class at a new gym, seeing…

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