Brown Belt: The Best Worst Belt in Jiu-Jitsu A promotion to brown belt is a promotion to the elite level of jiu-jitsu. It signifies an advanced understanding of the art—and very few practitioners ever achieve it. You’ve developed your style. You can confidently play from both top and bottom. The thousands of hours of mat […]
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Mindset & Motivation
Jiu-Jitsu is an art, make no mistake about it. Which means a lot of its practitioners carry an artistic mindset — passionate, creative, and obsessed with the craft. But like any artist, that passion can consume your focus, leaving little room for other survival skills… like running a profitable academy. Having the same drive to
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Profiles & Interviews
The most important day of anyone’s jiu-jitsu journey is the first day they step on the mat. That day you receive your white belt signifies a willing commitment to face the unknown. A friend might have endlessly talked about BJJ changing their life, or you’ve finally seen enough UFC events at the Wing House to
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