Invisible Students: The Plateau Exodus in Martial Arts Training
In martial arts, a significant number of students tend to quit around the blue or purple belt level—not necessarily due to the difficulty...
Merry Christmas from The Jiu-Jitsu Foundry
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our students, parents, and friends who’ve made our mats a place of learning, laughter, and growth. Every roll, every tap, and every shared smile has helped forge a community stronger than any chokehold. This season serves as a reminder that kindness, patience, and the desire to uplift others are more important qualities of strength than skill or toughness. We hope you have a peaceful, thankful, and enjoyable holi
Unearthing the Roots: A History of Kosen Judo and its Ground Game Legacy
When most people think of Judo, they picture dynamic throws and powerful standing techniques – the hallmarks of Olympic competition. But...
UFC BJJ 4: Tackett vs Dorsey
UFC BJJ 4 delivered high-stakes grappling action with three title fights at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Andrew Tackett defended his welterweight crown in the main event, while new champions emerged in middleweight and women's featherweight divisions. [1][2] Main Event Highlights Andrew Tackett submitted Elijah Dorsey via heel hook in the first round at 2:21, marking his second successful welterweight title defense and keeping his UFC BJJ record perfect. [1][3] Tackett countere
Rolling with Older Grapplers: Respect, Adaptation, and Longevity
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that brings together practitioners of all ages, from teenagers to those well into their 60s...
The Shifting Sands of Greatness: Is the IBJJF World Title Still the Ultimate Prize?
Felipe Pena's Challenge to the IBJJF World's Prestige In a recent and candid interview, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Felipe Pena has ignited a significant debate within the grappling community by openly questioning the contemporary relevance of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championships as the definitive measure of a practitioner's greatness . Pena, a three-time ADCC champion and a former IBJJF World champion himself, argues that the landscape
