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  • How Jiu-Jitsu Helps Kids Build Confidence

    Poster by Araz M·
    Three children wearing gi bowing in a BJJ setting, with Japanese calligraphy visible on the wall.

    Confidence in kids doesn’t usually show up with cheers. It grows slowly, from messing up, trying again, and learning to stay calm when things get tricky. Brazilian jiu jitsu gives them a place to do that.  Below, we’ll look at...

  • Training No-Gi Only: Pros and Cons

    Poster by Araz M·
    Two men grappling in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu no-gi match on a blue mat, with a referee observing closely.

    Removing the gi, in no-gi jiu jitsu, is a direct challenge to your mechanics. You lose the friction and the handles that often hide lazy positioning, forcing a reliance on tighter connection and weight distribution. Below, we will look at...

  • 2026 IBJJF Pan Championship Results: Kingz Athletes Dominate in Kissimmee

    Poster by Mayara Munhos·
    Martial artist in a blue gi with arms raised in victory, while a referee holds one arm up at a competition.

    Last week was the 2026 IBJJF Pan Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Kissimmee, Florida. Continuing the momentum of recent years, this edition once again brought together more than four thousand competitors, making for an event packed with insane matches. We want to...

  • Essential Sweeps to Learn as a Beginner

    Poster by Araz M·
    Two martial artists in white and black gis engage in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match on a blue mat with spectators in the background.

    Getting stuck on your back can feel like suffocation, especially when a heavier training partner applies steady pressure and limits your movement. It’s a common experience for beginners. Below, we’ll review jiu jitsu guard positions and sweeps, showing how timing...

  • Is Jiu-Jitsu Safe for Kids?

    Poster by Araz M·
    Two children in white gis sitting and resting against a blue wall in a BJJ training area.

    Most parents want the same things. A kid who moves their body. A little confidence. Maybe some grit. But once martial arts enter the conversation, doubts creep in. Jiu jitsu? Is that actually safe?  It’s a reasonable concern. Kids jiu...