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
Interview with MacKenzie Arrington of Grappler Gourmet
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
Telltale Signs You’re Dealing with a Grappler
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
In The Course of Grappling Events: Certain Unalienable Rights in BJJ
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
When Trust Is Broken: How to Pick Up the Pieces
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
Product Review: Inverted Gear White Panda Gi
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
Is That Excellence I Smell? We Need the Funk, Gotta Have That Funk
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
7 Articles to Make You a Better Grappler
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
Befriend Your Body: Say No to Overtraining and Say Thank You to Your Body
“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
Jiu-Jitsu Kryptonite: Is It a Real Phenomenon?
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
To Gi or Not To Gi: Differences Between Gi & No-Gi Grappling
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
10 Survival Tips for Visiting a New Grappling Academy
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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