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The open-mat playlist has one job
Life & Culture

The open-mat playlist has one job

Good music can give a training room some personality. It does not need to win an argument with the round timer.

Kit Langford8 min read
Your First Month After Changing Jiu-Jitsu Gyms
Life & Culture

Your First Month After Changing Jiu-Jitsu Gyms

Settle into a new BJJ gym by learning its routines, meeting partners, and confirming training expectations. Evaluate the fit without turning rounds into tests.

9 min read
The Portuguese hiding in your jiu-jitsu class
Life & Culture

The Portuguese hiding in your jiu-jitsu class

Faixa, guarda, treino, mata-leão: a few words that make Portuguese-language jiu-jitsu easier to follow, without turning class into an exam.

Kit Langford8 min read
BJJ gifts that will make it out of the cupboard
Life & Culture

BJJ gifts that will make it out of the cupboard

The best gift for a grappler solves a problem they actually have. Start with fit, routine, and taste before buying another shirt covered in skulls.

Kit Langford9 min read
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