How BJJ Can Rescue Screen-Addicted Teens and Restore Their Focus
Why Grappling Might Be the Most Powerful Intervention for Teenage Digital Addiction The average teenager spends hours per day staring at screens, checking their phone every few minutes, and consuming gigabytes of information. Traditional approaches—screen time limits, digital detox camps, or confiscating devices—often fail because they don't address the underlying need that screens fulfill. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers something different: a complete rewiring of how teens relat
BJJ Blueprint Series : Mastering the Art of Survival: John Danaher’s Advice for Jiu-Jitsu Beginners
If you’ve just started your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) journey, you’ve likely realized one painful truth: it is incredibly difficult. You spend most of your time stuck in uncomfortable positions, feeling crushed by more experienced training partners. According to John Danaher, widely regarded as one of the greatest minds and coaches in the sport, this isn't just normal—it’s necessary. In a conversation with Lex Fridman, Danaher outlines a clear, strategic roadmap for beginners
Starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Later in Life: Why It's Never Too Late to Begin
The image of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner often conjures up thoughts of young, athletic competitors rolling on the mats. But here's a surprising fact: some of the most dedicated and successful BJJ practitioners didn't start training until their 30s, 40s, or even later. Breaking the Age Barrier Myth. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is dubbed "the gentle art" for good reason. Unlike striking martial arts, which rely heavily on speed and power, BJJ prioritizes technique, leverage, and
The Case for Being a Hobbyist: You Don’t Have to Be a Competitor to Matter
In the world of martial arts, there’s often a spotlight on competition—the podiums, the trophies, and the glory. But what about those who...
Weaponizing Slowness: The Sloth Jiu-Jitsu Paradigm: How One Serbian Black Belt Turned Strategic Slowness Into a Systematic Methodology for Defeating Younger, Faster Opponents
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, where explosive scrambles and athletic prowess increasingly dominate competition, a counterintuitive approach has emerged from an unlikely source. Gile Huni, a 3rd-degree black belt and head instructor at Kimura BJJ Serbia, has developed "Sloth Jiu-Jitsu"—a registered methodology that deliberately weaponizes slowness against younger, faster opponents. Far from being a limitation to work around, Huni frames controlled, deliberate movement as a tactical
BJJ Brain: How Grappling Rewires Your Problem-Solving Skills Off the Mat
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often celebrated for its physical benefits and self-defense applications. But beneath the surface, this...
From Gassed to Unstoppable: The Kettlebell Formula for Grapplers
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and grappling demand a unique blend of strength, endurance, and explosive power. One of the most crucial...
A Letter to the Struggling BJJ Beginner
If you're reading this, chances are you're a few weeks or months into your BJJ journey and you're wondering what the hell you've gotten...
The BJJ Disciple's Journey: Planting Seeds of the Gentle Art
OK, this is a long one. So here goes.. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has transformed countless lives through its unique blend of physical...
Wrestling Up in No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu: Key Concepts by Giancarlo Bodoni
Giancarlo Bodoni, a two-time ADCC champion and the best No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu wrestler, explains the important idea of "wrestling up," which is...
