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January 27, 20230Comments

The Beltless Conundrum: Why some BJJ practitioners can’t stop talking about the one thing they claim not to care about (but secretly obsess over in the shower)

Welcome to the land of delusion, where BJJ practitioners claim to not care about belts, but secretly obsess over them more than their ex's Instagram stories. As someone who can't stand

by Hans David

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January 26, 20230Comments

BJJ for Older Adults: How I Overcame My Inner Demons and Transformed My Life

I began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at the age of 36, but the idea of joining a BJJ gym had been on my mind for years prior. Life and my job

by Hans David

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January 23, 20230Comments

Breaking Down the Cost of BJJ Training: What You Need to Know

If you're considering taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) as a hobby or even a lifestyle, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the cost of training BJJ.

by Hans David

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January 17, 20230Comments

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Non-Athletic People: The Key to Unleashing Your Inner Warrior

Are you curious about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu but feel like it's not for you because you're not athletic? Well, let me tell you that you couldn't be more wrong! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

by Hans David

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January 10, 20230Comments

Tapping Out 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Surrendering in BJJ

Welcome to Tapping Out 101: A Beginner's Guide to Surrendering in BJJ. Tapping out can be a controversial topic in the BJJ world, with some seeing it as a sign of

by Hans David

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January 9, 20230Comments

Maximizing Your Training: The Benefits of Mixing BJJ Gi and No Gi

In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the decision to train in a gi or no gi can be a contentious one, with practitioners often having strong preferences for one style or the other. However,

by Hans David

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January 6, 20230Comments

Grappling VS Striking: The Great Self Defense Debate….or Just a Load of Bullshido?

Listen up, fight fans: if you're tired of hearing the same old argument about whether grappling or striking is the superior self defense method, you're not alone.It's a debate that's

by Hans David

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January 5, 20230Comments

Don’t Fear the Heel Hook: Why White Belts Should Learn Leg Locks

As a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student, I am fortunate enough to train in an academy that values the importance of leg locks and does not shy away from teaching them to

by Hans David

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December 29, 20220Comments

Why Defense and Survival Should Be the Focus for BJJ Beginners

As a BJJ practitioner and avid student of the art, I've come to realize that one of the most important things for beginners to focus on is defense and survival. When

by Hans David