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Top 10 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Articles of 2013

With more and more people taking to the mats, Brazilian jiu jitsu was a popular topic in 2013. We featured a range of excellent articles covering all aspects of the sport.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on December 24, 2013

With more and more people taking to the mats, Brazilian jiu jitsu was a popular topic in 2013. We featured a range of excellent articles covering all aspects of the sport, including strength and conditioning for BJJ, training advice, and equipment reviews.

So here they are, counting down from number ten to the most popular one of the year. Which one will it be? And have you read them all?

Top 10 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Articles of 2013

10. The Life Changing Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Sally Arsenault)

I started BJJ to learn self defense. Everyone comes to it for different reasons. But what we all get out of it is similar and hugely beneficial to our entire lives.

9. Sally’s 8 Week BJJ Tournament Training Program: Strength & Conditioning (Sally Arsenault)

After my first tournament experience I devised a plan to create the best strength and conditioning program for BJJ ever. Luckily I’ve also had the help of Joel Jamieson and BioForce HRV.

8. Bodyweight Strength and Conditioning Circuit for BJJ (Sally Arsenault)

I have developed the following bodyweight circuit for use in class during a warm-up or for students to do at home. It is made up of seven exercises with repetitions done for one minute each.

7. The Hidden Benefits of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Samuel Spiegelman)

BJJ is more than just a sport or martial art. It’s a way to change your life. It’s benefits go beyond anything you can see – and it’s these hidden benefits that can actually have the biggest impact.

6. 5 Things I Wish I Had Known When I First Started Training BJJ (Valerie Worthington)

I’ve been thinking about how little I knew when I first began training BJJ. In the spirit of helping newcomers to the sport, here’s a list of 5 things I wish I had known when I first started.

5. The 4 Biggest Mistakes Competitors Make at a BJJ Tournament (Samuel Spiegelman)

While some jiu jitsu tournaments are more organized than others, for every competitor it is important to enter a tournament fully prepared both mentally and physically. Here are the biggest mistakes.

4. From the Experts: How to Attract and Retain Women in BJJ (Valerie Worthington)

I recently discovered that not much has been written on how to get women into BJJ, so I did some research and talked to women I know who practice the art. Here’s what they had to share on the topic.

3. The Best BJJ Gear for Women: No Gi, Gi, and Random Girl Necessities (Sally Arsenault)

Here is a list of basic gear for women that I’ve tried and loved. I’ve included the best gear for no gi, my favorite gis, and also some hairstyle tips.

2. The Truth About Conditioning for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Samuel Spiegelman)

To answer the question of how to get in shape for BJJ, we must first look at the requirements of the sport. What does a BJJ athlete need to perform in competition and how is it best developed?

1. Surviving (Socially) the Beginner Phase of BJJ (Valerie Worthington)

Getting started in BJJ is hard enough, but chances are you’re also a bit of a social pariah around your academy. There’s a reason for this, and there are also better and worse ways to get through it.

Photos provided by David Brown Photography.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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