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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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Drilling in BJJ: what transfers to your rolls and what doesn't
Reps, positional sparring, or constraints-led games? The drilling argument is genuinely unsettled. Both sides, plus what to do in the five minutes after class.
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Inside a BJJ Belt Promotion: Ceremony, Politics, and Aftermath
How BJJ promotions really work: who decides, why there's no test, what to do when you get passed over, and why some people quit right after they're promoted.
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Why Keeping a BJJ Training Journal Actually Makes You Better
A BJJ training journal fights the memory decay that erases most of what you learn in class. What to log, paper vs app, and how it breaks plateaus.
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BJJ Blue Belt: What It Means and How to Get There
What a BJJ blue belt really means, how long it takes (usually 1.5–2.5 years), what coaches look for, and why so many people quit after earning one.
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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.
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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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BJJ Belt Progression: Every Belt, How Long It Takes, and What It Actually Means
The full BJJ belt order — white to black — with realistic timelines, stripe and degree systems, IBJJF age and time minimums, and the kids' belt ladder. A clear, honest guide.
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The BJJ Belt System — Timeline, Stripes, and What Each One Means
An honest map of the BJJ belt system — how long each belt takes, what stripes signify, and how to think about progression without losing your mind.
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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.
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How Often Should You Train BJJ? A Practical Guide
Finding the right training frequency balances progress with recovery. Whether you're training twice a week or six days straight, here's how to dial in your schedule for sustainable growth.
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15 Common Beginner Mistakes in BJJ (And How to Fix Them)
Every new BJJ student makes the same mistakes — relying on strength, holding breath, ignoring defense. Here are fifteen of the most common errors and practical fixes for each one.
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The BJJ Belt System Explained
White to black — what each belt level means in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, how promotions work, and why chasing your next belt might be the wrong mindset entirely.
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