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Picture yourself pinned under a much larger opponent, the kind of situation where raw strength usually wins. Except, it doesn't have to. Perhaps you've seen it on TV or had a friend badgering you to just come to one class....
If your first BJJ class felt less like a workout and more like a fight for your life, don’t panic, you’re right on schedule. It’s a rite of passage for every newcomer to realize that gym cardio and jiu jitsu...
Most people believe that Cassia Moura went from blue belt to black belt in just one year, something extremely rare in jiu-jitsu and, from a technical standpoint, nearly impossible. How could someone have the talent to reach a black belt...
How to get good at BJJ is a question most beginners may think about every day, but don’t ask out loud. You just keep showing up, getting smashed, trying to remember grips and frames while someone else moves like they’ve...
Walking into a jiu-jitsu gym for the first time feels formal. Maybe a little intimidating. Shoes off at the door. Mats are quiet. Everyone knows where to stand, except you. One question hit fast: How long are BJJ classes? We’ll...
