White belt twilight: Reflections of a zebra belt. Coloured belts commonly serve as visual markers of stages on our Jiu-jitsu…
Read MorePublished: August 11, 2020
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, White Belt
Dear Jiu-jitsu It’s been a while. It’s weird. I used to see you almost every day. I used to put…
Read MorePublished: April 8, 2020
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Dear Jiu-jitsu, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy
Yin and Yang: How to be a good training partner in Jiu-jitsu If we are going to learn Jiu-jitsu, we…
Read MorePublished: February 27, 2020
Categories: BJJ In Other Gyms, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Coaching, Etiquette, Getting Better, Health, Hygiene, Injuries, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, The gentle art, Training Partners
Rolling in new territory The sport and discipline of Jiu-jitsu has grown internationally. The consequent opening of many academies in…
Read MorePublished: September 18, 2019
Categories: BJJ In Other Gyms, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fear in BJJ, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Policies, Rolling in new territory, The gentle art
Fear & loathing in Jiu-jitsu: One of the hardest things about Jiu-jitsu is facing fears that come with the sport….
Read MorePublished: September 1, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Fear in BJJ, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Quitting
Gentle like a lion killer: How to be gentle in Jiu-jitsu While no one could deny the effectiveness of Brazilian…
Read MorePublished: August 6, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Coaching, Etiquette, Gentle in Jiu-jitsu, Injuries, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, The gentle art, Uncategorized
Rising Phoenix: How injuries help our Jiu-jitsu. As with any intense sport which is practiced regularly, injuries in Jiu-jitsu can…
Read MorePublished: July 30, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Health, Injuries, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Mental Health, Policies, Rising Phoenix
Little Grasshopper Lessons: How to be more coachable in Jiu-jitsu When it comes to success in Jiu-jitsu, the simple truth…
Read MorePublished: April 17, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Getting Better, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Little Grasshopper Lessons
The Secret Sauce: How competition helps your Jiu-jitsu game Whether you are new to Jiu-jitsu or a veteran, one question…
Read MorePublished: March 16, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Get in Shape, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Mental Health, The Secret Sauce
Jiu Jitsu Philosophy The philosophy of Jiu Jitsu – “There’s more philosophy in Jiu-jitsu mats than in any Ivy League…
Read MorePublished: October 4, 2018
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Mental Health, Renzo Gracie