Be smart and make the best of your layoff If you have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or any martial art or sport that is full contact you most likely have had some kind of injury at some point. Maybe it was major...

How a 10 minute investment can extend your BJJ life We all know the investment in our well-being and health that jiu jitsu can be.  It is a fantastic exercise that mixes both cardio and strength elements in a way that makes it...

Work Smarter to Increase Your Mat Time I recently took a backpacking trip through Rocky Mountain National Park. Besides the amazing experience that it was, I learned something about myself. I have never been a runner, jogger, or really even walked long distances...

Properly Preparing Your Body For Physical Activity is Crucial If you live in area that has a winter season, then you know that cold weather is on its way. Some of you may welcome the idea of the cooler air after a hot...

We all take our BJJ journey very seriously. Whether you’re an avid competitor, hobbyist, or just a fan of the art, your progress is undoubtedly very important to you.  Day in and day out we give our craft the attention it commands for...

I always get excited when I meet someone out in public who wants to talk about BJJ with me. From their perspective, I probably seem like a kid about to eat their favorite ice cream. I enjoy talking about it, of course, and...

For many of us jiu jitsu practitioners, BJJ becomes so much more than a hobby or a workout.  It can become an obsession.  We think about it in the morning as we are waiting for our coffee to finish brewing, driving to work...

Every time when we train or compete, there could be the chance of getting an injury in Jiu Jitsu. The most common injury that I see on the mats are sprains to the ankles. It makes sense that sprains are the most common. Whether standing up, or on the ground, are ankle can take some […]