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Round after Round, you grip sleeves, pants, or collars when practicing BJJ. Great, you’re making progress. But, eventually, you will feel the sore knuckles and stiff fingers. It’s part of the practice. Should it limit your time on the mat?...
Your first class ends, and something clicks. The grips feel awkward, your ribs are tender, and your schedule suddenly looks very full, but you’re already thinking about the next session. Then the soreness sets in. This is where many beginners...
Is jiu jitsu hard to learn? It’s one of the first questions most beginners ask when they step onto the mat. Yes, it is. The beginning can feel challenging. That’s true for most skills worth learning, including jiu-jitsu. The sport...
Walking into your first jiu jitsu class can feel uncertain. Unfamiliar perfectly describes how your first class might feel. New space, new etiquette, a different pace of movement. That is part of starting Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ). If you’re wondering...
Promotions in BJJ don’t follow a strict timetable. Hitting that next belt isn’t about rushing; you need to layer skill over consistency, sharpen fundamentals, and understand what each roll teaches you. Below, we’ll break down the BJJ purple belt requirements...
