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The turtle position needs an exit plan
Technique

The turtle position needs an exit plan

Turtle can interrupt a pass, but staying there creates another problem. Learn to identify the threat, control a connection, and choose an exit.

Nina Okada8 min read
Should you enter the BJJ absolute division?
Competition

Should you enter the BJJ absolute division?

Open weight means a different competitive decision. Check eligibility, scheduling, size differences, and what you want from the extra bracket.

Tess Hanley8 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
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
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