Jiu Jitsu Blog
75 Hard: Jiu Jitsu Edition
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...
How to Stay Consistent at Jiu Jitsu
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...
How Jiu Jitsu for Kids Improves Focus and Discipline in School
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,...
Jiu Jitsu Holiday Gift Guide 2024
If you have a jiu jitsu enthusiast in your life, finding the perfect Christmas or holiday gift can be a challenge - after all, they practically live on the mats!...
The Role of Parents in Their Child’s Jiu Jitsu Journey
As a parent and long-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, I understand the desire to support your child's journey on the mat. My two sons, each with their own motivations for...
What's the Best Age for Kids to Start BJJ?
Parents often ask me about the best age for their kid to start training BJJ. I've been training jiu jitsu for over 13 years, helping coach kids' classes, and I...
How Challenging is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
Starting Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the most rewarding and challenging things you can do for yourself. You probably have a nephew that received his karate black belt by...
Training BJJ With An Injury
The gentle art? Let's be real, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is tough on the body. It's even harder when you’re trying to work around an injury. I should know because...
How To Get Better at JiuJitsu Through Instructionals
I have a confession to make. I've spent thousands of hours watching jiu jitsu instructionals over the past 13 years of training, and I have to admit that most of...
How to Peak for a BJJ Competition
I’ve been training and competing in jiu jitsu for over 13 years. It took some time to find a process that worked for me, but I've figured out how to...
How to Break Through a Jiu Jitsu Plateau
I've been training Jiu Jitsu consistently for over 13 years now, while I still suck, my goal has always been to be just a little better than I was yesterday....
Mistakes That All BJJ White Belts Make
You finally did it. You signed up at your local jiu jitsu academy, bought a flashy new jiu jitsu gi, and even manage to convince your significant other that it's...