What does it mean to you when you hear someone say that someone is a good teammate?  Maybe that they are easy to work with? That they are pleasant to talk to? That they know a lot and can help you get...

Why do people start training and what should you be looking for in an academy?  I think to start, allow me to tell my story as I imagine some can relate. I came to Jiu Jitsu because at the time, I lived in...

Being a beginner in any anything can be a confusing time... Where BJJ is concerned, the excitement of the mere discovery of the art is enough to make your head explode. Not to mention the feeling out process we all go through at...

As a beginner in jiu-jitsu, we get thrown into the mix and begin learning all the different techniques that BJJ has to offer. The closed guard is more than likely going to be an important part of those first stages of learning. It’s...

What Every New Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Needs To Buy... So, you made the decision, and you started training at your local jiu-jitsu academy. Thus far, you have most likely have been showing up in basketball shorts, and a t-shirt (check our unique designed ANTI JIU...

Work Hard. Stay Humble. When most of us step on to the mat for the very first time, we instantly know we’ve discovered something very special. Some refer to it as “being bitten”. Which I have to agree is a perfect analogy. I...

Passing Is A Skill That Requires Patience and Fine Technique. Find The Method That Works For You! Passing the open guard of skilled Jiu Jitsu practitioners is difficult because it requires dexterity, the ability to switch sides quickly, and ability to alternate between...

2019 is now upon us. If you are getting ready for your first BJJ class there are some key things you can focus on to make the new journey a little easier to travel. Showing up to your first class can be quite...

Of course, he does. Didn’t you? As humans, and as humans who have never experienced learning how to fight, strength is our go to tool for combat. You don’t step on to the BJJ mat for the first time with loads of razor-sharp...

You Have A Great Base...Now Believe In The Technique! Wrestling is just about the best background you can have when starting jiu-jitsu. You have at least a little knowledge on the ground, you know how to control your own/others body, and you are...

Do Not Be Scared Of The Takedown. Just A Little Knowledge Can Go A Long Way! Fear of The Unknown Starting a BJJ match on your feet can be nerve wracking! Especially to a beginner. In competition it’s a must! You begin by...

For those just beginning in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, sparring can be a really strange position. People are grabbing at you and laying on you really hard, tapping you out at will while you try to do anything. Until you gain a little more comfort...

 Start your journey with ease... Getting started with jiu-jitsu training can be confusing. You may know you want to give it a shot (and this is GREAT!), but you may not know much more than that. What to wear. What to expect. How...