What Every Beginner Should Know When Starting BJJ
Everyone has a first day. And that first day you walk into a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy can be a life-changing experience. Some people are
Everyone has a first day. And that first day you walk into a Brazilian jiu jitsu academy can be a life-changing experience. Some people are
I recently interviewed Chef MacKenzie Arrington and he shared with me his journey to creating one of the hottest new online resources in the BJJ
Writers who grapple frequently discuss the “jiu jitsu lifestyle.” You also see mention of it on t-shirts and hear practitioners talking about how much they
This is the first of a two-part essay on the rights and responsibilities of a BJJ practitioner. At my college graduation, which took place on
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was co-written by Valerie Worthington, Emily Kwok, and Lola Newsom, the principals in Women’s Grappling Camp, an organization that supports women
In February 2012, BJJ gis got a lot more adorable with the debut of the Inverted Gear gi. The custom-embroidered pandas on each sleeve are
To get to my grappling academy, I enter a door and walk up a narrow flight of stairs. Since I usually arrive in time for
If you’re a serious grappler, you’re in for a treat this week. Whether you’re a long-time grappler or new to the sport, these 7 articles
“Love thyself as they neighbor.” Frequently, I think we should word the old adage this way instead of the way we normally read it. Most
One of the great things about writing about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that it gives me an excuse to chat with practitioner friends and acquaintances who
Ever heard a grappler talk about going to “gi” or “no-gi” class? What does that mean? How do they compare? Do they differ in ways
One of the many cool things about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling is if you travel to a different city for work or pleasure, chances are
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