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Back to the Source: A Jiu-Jitsu Pilgrimage to Rio

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I have recently devoted a great deal of time, effort, and resources to building my social media presence. Although personal vanity undeniably motivates my ambitions on some subconscious level, I also genuinely care about producing content for a wider audience. Jiu-Jitsu holds a special power that changes lives—a power I have witnessed firsthand over nearly

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The Hard Truth: Sub-Only Jiu-Jitsu Isn’t Built for Spectators

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I’ve been lying on my couch for two days, fighting off Influenza A, and I’m miserable. But most of all, I’m bored. There is a limit to how much “Declassified: Untold Stories Of American Spies” you can watch in a weekend before you lose your lust for life and pray for the Reaper to guide

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My Love/Hate Relationship With Professional Jiu-Jitsu

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Written in 2021 Professional jiu-jitsu has become a business now—complete with high-dollar matchmakers and star athletes exhibiting all the traits expected from their newfound fame and fortune. As the sport grows to new, previously unthinkable heights, many purists are torn between celebrating the increased interest in their passion and lamenting the necessary changes that have

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Gordon Ryan Dominates No-Gi Worlds: Why the IBJJF Needs Its King of Sub-Only Grappling

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Written in 2018 The IBJJF has never been short on controversy. A confusing, often inconsistent scoring system and a limited rule set banning many popular submissions have fueled debates over whether this almost antiquated format still serves the sport. Many younger grapplers now boycott IBJJF events altogether—some publicly calling the organization a money-grabbing machine holding

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What Does Timing Mean in Jiu-Jitsu?

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By Kevin The phrase “timing” gets thrown around a lot in jiu-jitsu—but it’s one of the most misunderstood concepts in the art. Technically, timing means “the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done.” But that definition doesn’t capture the intuition required to implement it on the mats. In truth, timing is what

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The Real Story of Heel Hooks and the IBJJF The Real Story of Heel Hooks and the IBJJF

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By Coach Kevin Written in 2020 The IBJJF has a long history shaping the sport of Jiu-Jitsu, taking over in 1994 from the Guanabara Federation, founded in 1967. The often-criticized organization has acted as both a venue for competition and a governing body for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which was chaotic in its early stages. But bias

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Why We All Hate Blue Belts

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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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