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The Art of Choosing Invisible Jiu Jitsu for MMA
The Art of Choosing Invisible Jiu Jitsu for MMA Introduction Did you know that grappling exchanges account for over 60% of techniques attempted in UFC fights,..
What Makes Old School Jiu Jitsu Essential for Fighters
--- --- What Makes Old School Jiu Jitsu Essential for Fighters In the chaos of an MMA cage, the fighter who dictates the ground game often walks away...
How to Choose the Perfect Modern Jiu Jitsu for Your Training
How to Choose the Perfect Modern Jiu Jitsu for Your Training In the relentless grind of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, your gi is more than fabric—it's your...
Why Bjj for Over 40 Matters for Combat Sports
Why BJJ for Over 40 Matters for Combat Sports Did you know that participants over 40 now make up nearly 30% of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) gym memberships...
What Makes Bjj for Over 50 Essential for Fighters
--- --- What Makes BJJ for Over 50 Essential for Fighters Introduction In the early 20th century, the Gracie family in Brazil revolutionized martial arts by...
Top Starting Bjj Late for MMA Training
Top Tips for Starting BJJ Late for MMA Training Picture this: It's 2012, and I'm in the corner of a bustling MMA gym in Las Vegas, coaching a 35-year-old...
How to Choose the Perfect Bjj with Glasses for Your Training
How to Choose the Perfect BJJ Gi with Glasses for Your Training Introduction I’ll never forget the day Alex walked into my BJJ academy for his first private...
Bjj with Long Hair: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value
Bjj with Long Hair: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Bjj with Long Hair: Comparing Quality, Durability, and Value Have you ever hit the mats for a BJJ..
The Art of Choosing Bjj with Beard for MMA
The Art of Choosing BJJ with Beard for MMA Beards have been a staple in combat sports since ancient times.
Why Braiding Hair for Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
Why Braiding Hair for BJJ Matters for Combat Sports Picture this: It's a humid Tuesday night at the gym, and I'm in the middle of a intense BJJ roll with one...
Ringworm Vs Mat Burn: A Comprehensive Comparison
Ringworm Vs Mat Burn: A Comprehensive Comparison By Jennifer Rodriguez, Sports Nutrition Expert and Muay Thai Practitioner Ever Wondered If That Itchy Red...
Why Staph Infection Bjj Matters for Combat Sports
Why Staph Infection BJJ Matters for Combat Sports Introduction Picture this: You're in the thick of a grueling BJJ open mat session, sweat-soaked gi clinging...
Top Impetigo Bjj for MMA Training
Top Impetigo BJJ for MMA Training Back in the gritty dojos of 1920s Brazil, when Mitsuyo Maeda first passed his judo and grappling knowledge to Carlos Gracie,..
The Art of Choosing Herpes Gladiatorum for MMA
The Art of Choosing Herpes Gladiatorum for MMA Back in the days of ancient Rome, gladiators weren't just battling lions and each other—they were fighting...
Top Molluscum Contagiosum Bjj for MMA Training
--- Top Molluscum Contagiosum BJJ for MMA Training Have you ever spotted those small, pearly bumps on your skin after a intense BJJ roll, only to hear the...
Everything You Need to Know About Taking Time Off Bjj
Everything You Need to Know About Taking Time Off BJJ Have you ever stepped off the mats after a grueling BJJ session feeling more drained than dominant? If...
Everything You Need to Know About Quitting Bjj Blue Belt
Everything You Need to Know About Quitting BJJ Blue Belt Picture this: You've poured sweat into white belt hell, survived the endless shrimp drills and...
Bjj Burnout Essentials for Every Fighter
--- --- BJJ Burnout Essentials for Every Fighter Did you know that a study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that grapplers in...
Bjj Ego Essentials for Every Fighter
BJJ Ego Essentials for Every Fighter Picture this: You're deep into a grueling BJJ session at your local gym, the mats slick with sweat, and your partner's got.
What Makes Bjj Gi for Sale Essential for Fighters
--- What Makes Bjj Gi for Sale Essential for Fighters Picture this: It's 2008, my first pro MMA fight camp.