Two Paths to Blue Belt

Published: October 28, 2024

Two Paths to Blue Belt In this article we are going to go over the two most effective and efficient paths to blue belt. The main difference between the two lies in whether or not you want to compete before you get your blue belt.  That decision changes your focus. If you are not interested…

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Categories: Competition

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Etiquette

Published: October 28, 2024

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Etiquette: Unwritten Rules Every Practitioner Should Know Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is more than just a martial art; it’s a community centered around respect, discipline, and continuous learning. While there are formal rules governing competitions and academies, much of the etiquette in BJJ is unwritten, yet essential for creating a positive training environment. Whether…

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It’s not like it was when i was a kid….

Published: January 3, 2023

“It’s not like back when I was a kid…” How many times have you heard this saying, or better yet how many times have you used it? Growing up the youngest of 5 boys, I started competing in sports at the age of 4 – swimming and soccer early on, then came basketball, football, ice…

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Categories: Health

Competition – by Coach Brendan Churchin

Published: January 3, 2023

Not everyone wants to compete. Not everyone has that urge to challenge themselves in live combat situations, with an audience of friends and strangers watching as you simulate these life-or-death scenarios. That’s okay. You don’t have to compete in jiu jitsu in order to advance your skills, however it is an incredible way to test…

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Categories: Competition