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No, You're Not Too Old to Start Jiu-Jitsu (Even at 30, 40, or 50+)

No, You're Not Too Old to Start Jiu-Jitsu (Even...

“Am I too old to start Jiu-Jitsu?” I typed that exact question into Google the day before I showed up to my first class. I was 38, stressed from work,...

No, You're Not Too Old to Start Jiu-Jitsu (Even...

“Am I too old to start Jiu-Jitsu?” I typed that exact question into Google the day before I showed up to my first class. I was 38, stressed from work,...

BJJ for Parents: Balancing Training with Family Life

BJJ for Parents: Balancing Training with Family...

Before I had kids, I could train BJJ five nights a week, take a last-minute open mat invite, or sit in the gym talking about guard passing until midnight. Now?...

BJJ for Parents: Balancing Training with Family...

Before I had kids, I could train BJJ five nights a week, take a last-minute open mat invite, or sit in the gym talking about guard passing until midnight. Now?...

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Jiu-Jitsu Class

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Jiu-Jitsu Class

I sat in my car for a full five minutes before walking in. Not because I was late—but because I was doubting everything.Was I fit enough?Would I be the only...

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Jiu-Jitsu Class

I sat in my car for a full five minutes before walking in. Not because I was late—but because I was doubting everything.Was I fit enough?Would I be the only...

I Was Nervous to Roll With Guys—Here’s What Actually Happened

I Was Nervous to Roll With Guys—Here’s What Act...

When I first started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I remember staring at the mat during warm-ups and silently hoping I wouldn’t get paired with a guy when it came time to...

I Was Nervous to Roll With Guys—Here’s What Act...

When I first started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I remember staring at the mat during warm-ups and silently hoping I wouldn’t get paired with a guy when it came time to...

Long Sleeve vs Short Sleeve Rash Guard: Which One’s Better for BJJ?

Long Sleeve vs Short Sleeve Rash Guard: Which O...

If you’ve ever pondered long sleeve vs short sleeve rash guard, you're not alone. The choice comes down to training style, heat, protection, and personal preference. For a solid lineup...

Long Sleeve vs Short Sleeve Rash Guard: Which O...

If you’ve ever pondered long sleeve vs short sleeve rash guard, you're not alone. The choice comes down to training style, heat, protection, and personal preference. For a solid lineup...

How Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Build Confidence as a Woman

How Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Build Confidence as a W...

I didn’t walk into my first Jiu-Jitsu class feeling strong.I walked in overthinking everything—how I looked, what I was wearing, whether anyone would talk to me. I remember sitting in...

How Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Build Confidence as a W...

I didn’t walk into my first Jiu-Jitsu class feeling strong.I walked in overthinking everything—how I looked, what I was wearing, whether anyone would talk to me. I remember sitting in...