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How to learn from BJJ instructionals without wasting the money
There are over 3,000 BJJ instructionals and 5,800 hours of them. Most people get worse results from buying more. Here's how to pick one and study it properly.
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Training, technique, and the culture of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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What It Really Takes to Get a BJJ Black Belt
What it takes to get a BJJ black belt — the honest 10-year average, why it's slower than every other martial art, and who actually makes it there.
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BJJ Brown Belt: The Forgotten Belt Between Purple and Black
BJJ brown belt explained — why the belt between purple and black is about refinement not accumulation, its "dangerous belt" reputation, and honest timelines.
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BJJ Purple Belt: What It Means and What It Takes
What does it take to earn a BJJ purple belt? An honest look at the purple belt in jiu-jitsu: the typical timeline, what skills it represents, and IBJJF age minimums.
4 min read
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Top vs Bottom Position in BJJ: Which Should You Play?
Should you play top or bottom in BJJ? An honest look at the pros and cons of top pressure vs guard play, and how to decide which game fits you as a beginner.
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How to Build Your Own BJJ Game (Without Drowning in Instructionals)
A blueprint for picking the positions, transitions, and submissions that become your game — and how to drill them so they actually show up under pressure.
6 min read