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...
Training BJJ as an Introvert: Survival and Thrival Strategies
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a dynamic and engaging martial art that offers immense physical and mental benefits. However, for introverts...
Hidden Injuries: The Unseen Toll of Training
When most people think about injuries in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, they picture the dramatic moments—a knee that pops during a scramble, a...
The BJJ Midlife Crisis: When Adult Beginners Realize They'll Never Be Elite
There's a particular kind of spark that ignites in the eyes of an adult who discovers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They might have seen a UFC...
Mind and Body: The Classical Greek Ideal in the Modern BJJ Academy
When we think of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), images of intense rolls and technical submissions often come to mind. Yet, beneath the...
Book Review: The Warrior Mindset, The Tao of a Champion by Roger Gracie
I picked up Roger Gracie's The Warrior Mindset: The Tao of a Champion because I wanted to learn more about his famous career. What I...
BJJ Blueprint Series : Half Guard to the Octopus Guard
A lot of people who do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu find it hard to survive and fight back from bottom half guard. The good news? The Octopus...
