Top 5 BJJ Competition Essentials
You don’t have to participate in competition in order to enjoy and fully engage in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. However, if you’re interested in experiencing all aspects of Jiu Jitsu and putting some thorough effort into your skill improvement, competing is a great...
5 Things to Think About If You Want to Avoid Injury While Training BJJ
We have talked about ways you can improve in BJJ even when you’re injured as well as possible reasons why your injuries aren’t healing properly. But, injuries are not necessarily an unavoidable issue when Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is in question. There are always ways to do...
How to Make the Most Out of Every BJJ Class You Attend
Sometimes, it simply isn’t possible to devote as much time as one would like to Jiu Jitsu. Life has a tendency to get in the way like that. But training BJJ twice or three times a week doesn’t have to put you behind everybody else, and it most definitely doesn’t mean...
4 Important Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Physical Attributes
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is all about utilizing your own unique set of physical attributes in order to make the most out of different techniques and moves. Of course, BJJ can be practiced by all shapes and sizes. However, certain characteristics can be considered as...
BJJ Goals You Might Want to Consider for Yourself
We have already discussed the importance of goal setting when it comes to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As mentioned, the goals you set should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely. But, what kinds of BJJ goals can benefit you the most? If you’re...
How to Keep Improving in BJJ Even When Injured
BJJ injuries are not uncommon regardless of your level. We have already discussed possible reasons why your injuries may not be healing. Of course, not resting enough is a major reason for concern in this case. However, that doesn’t mean that you cannot make the most...
The Benefits of Training Jiu Jitsu with a Friend
One of the greatest advantages of taking up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the fact that this allows you to meet new people and make new friends. However, even though this is definitely something to look forward to, not everyone is keen on starting a new journey on their own,...
Interestingly, Jiu Jitsu Can Improve Your Relationships
It may feel a bit far-fetched to claim that Jiu Jitsu can improve your relationships, but the fact of the matter is that BJJ primarily helps you become a better version of you - continuously. Precisely because of that, as well as the fact that you spend a lot of time...
5 Qualities of a Good BJJ Instructor
Passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a desire to try something new are always key factors that will help you make a change in your life and maybe take up the BJJ lessons. However, it is the teacher that will usually affect your overall opinion and attitude towards the...
Reasons Why It’s Perfectly OK to Get Addicted to Jiu Jitsu
Getting addicted to something always comes with certain connotations, which is hardly a surprise since addictions are usually bad. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t create a positive and healthy addiction, does it? In the end, if you get addicted to Jiu Jitsu,...
