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We all know there aren't any real shortcuts in this sport. No powder is going to magically fix a lazy guard or give you the timing that only comes from thousands of repetitions. But when you’re three rounds into an...
A heavy cross-face is difficult to handle on a good day. It is nearly impossible when your lungs are betraying you. Most of us have felt that mid-round fog, where the mind knows exactly how to escape, but the body...
Watching a teammate get promoted can make you wonder if your own growth has stalled. While many ask how to get good at jiu jitsu fast, speed is only one part of the journey. Below, we’ll review the trade-offs between...
Getting your blue belt usually feels like a milestone. The white belt comes off, the photos get taken, and for a moment, it feels like you’ve crossed into something more permanent. Then training settles back into routine. Rounds get harder....
There’s a familiar feeling that creeps in before promotions. You notice the frayed edges of your belt, the faded color, the extra hours you’ve put in, then someone who started after you gets called up first. It stings. Not because...
