News
A BJJ guard is more than lying on your back. It’s where defense turns into offense, using hips and legs to control distance and balance. For beginners, the challenge is learning which positions offer real control and which lead to...
Most academies offer both gi and no-gi classes. The gi tends to be more grip-focused, while the no-gi is usually faster and more dynamic. If you’re new, you might ask, what is gi in jiu jitsu? It’s the traditional uniform...
You might feel warmth or soreness in your ear after your first hard training sessions. As a beginner, this can be worrying. Jiu jitsu ears, or cauliflower ears, can happen to any grappler stepping onto the mat, but preventing this...
Buying jiu jitsu gifts is a fun thing to do, especially when you want to surprise a grappler or a newcomer. But finding the right gifts for jiu jitsu lovers can become a headache. Not that there aren’t options, there...
Being a little nervous or experiencing a racing heart when stepping onto the mat is totally normal. Everybody has these feelings in their first days. In these situations, you, and many other beginners, may wonder what to wear to a...
