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Note: This article is for informational purposes only and isn’t medical advice. If you’re dealing with an injury, make sure to consult a healthcare professional. Jiu-jitsu is known as the “gentle art”, but let’s be honest: it’s not that gentle. It’s true that jiu-jitsu’s original intention was to prove that a smaller person...
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For women in sports, balancing career and motherhood can bring difficult questions. At some point, many athletes start wondering how pregnancy and motherhood will impact their routine, performance, and future in competition. How do you continue training during pregnancy? What changes after giving...
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Last week marked the 2026 CBJJ Brasileiro Championships in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil — without a doubt the most intense tournament of the IBJJF Grand Slam, not only because of the high-level athletes competing, but also because of the energy from the crowd. ...
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Be honest, part of you wonders about the 20-year-old wrestler with fresh knees and endless gas. You picture the round already: “Am I too old to start jiu jitsu? Am I about to be a human grappling dummy for college...
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Knowing how to size a gi correctly rarely happens by accident. Too tight, and every grip exchange feels restricted. Too loose, and your opponent gets easy handles you never meant to offer. Below you’ll find a complete BJJ gi size...