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If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve already experienced the power of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Somehow, somewhere, your interest was sparked, you took that first, intimidating step onto the mat, and you never left. And now your life is irreversibly changed.

You’ve also probably already tried to convince every friend and family member you have to try it out too… and have subsequently been disappointed by their “it’s not for me” response, despite never having tried it. You are not alone. We’ve all done it, and we’ve all met with the result.

But 2024 will be the year it all changes, because we’re here to give you a few tips on getting your friends and family to start BJJ.

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For decades, we’ve seen the sport of Brazilian jiu-jitsu dominated largely by Brazilian and American athletes, but in the last several years there has been a surge of talent arising from the European continent. Among this generation’s rising stars is Ireland’s Rosa Walsh-McCann.

An incredibly prolific competitor in the European circuits, Rosa has been consistently hitting the podium in promotions both large and small, from well-established events such as IBJJF, AJP and ADCC to relative newcomers like Grapple Fest and Grapple Kings. Gi or no-gi, it doesn’t matter. She’s there. The last few years has seen Rosa travel often to the United States, training – and generally living her best life – with friend and coach Ffion Davies.

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The holiday season is upon us. And with it comes paid vacation days, way too much delicious food, and fewer available days for training… because, hey, your coaches need to enjoy their own holidays, too.

If you’ve been training long enough, you’ve likely already experienced some serious FOMO (“fear of missing out” for you old fogies) any time you have to take a day or two off training. Excessive calories, combined with forced days off because the academy is closed, tends to sprinkle a little guilt into the mix. Silly, I know. It happens.

But it doesn’t have to. This holiday season you can choose to think differently – and act differently – in regards to your tumultuous schedule. Here are some tips to help you stay guilt-free during the holidays, and keep your body and mind tuned up and productive.

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November again already? Where did the year go? Whether you spent it packing your schedule with jiu-jitsu tournament after jiu-jitsu tournament, or simply improving your game little-by-little at your academy, odds are you’ve put in some miles on your BJJ gear.

Which is why November should be an exciting time for you… time to refresh that BJJ wardrobe without breaking the bank!

Here are our top picks for Black Friday...

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Halloween is little more than two weeks away. And like any self-respecting procrastinator, you’ve left your Halloween costume idea for the last minute.

You have a few options now (as you well know). One, you can rush over to your nearest pop-up Halloween store and rifle through the last remaining dregs of costumes, from an leftover assortment that nobody wanted in the first place. Odds are high that you’ll end up with a very unsatisfactory costume. Two, you can scour the internet – probably Amazon – for a ready-made idea and hope that it 1) arrives on time, 2) fits, and 3) if it doesn’t fit, that you can return it with enough time to order one that does. Ugh. What a hassle.

Well, lucky for you, you have a third option… we’ve curated a list of easy jiu-jitsu themed Halloween ideas...

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