Two BJJ practitioners training Brazilian jiu-jitsu techniques on the mat

White Belt Survival Guide: How to Get Through Your First Year in BJJ

Your first year in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is going to be one of the most humbling, frustrating, and rewarding experiences of your life. You’ll get tapped by people half your size, forget everything you learned five minutes after class, and question why you signed up in the first place. Then something clicks — a sweep works,…

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GI vs NO-GI BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) can be practiced in two main formats: The first and most common is in the gi or kimono. This is the traditional uniform seen in many Asian martial arts. It is similar to what you’d picture as a Judo or Karate uniform. They’re generally made up of a Kimono top that is…