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How Long Does It Take to Learn Jiu Jitsu? Here’s What You Need to Know
Picture this: It's 2008, and I'm getting stacked like a pancake in my first roll, wondering if my spine will ever be the same. That was my introduction to the...
Inflatable Cold Plunge Tubs: Do You Really Need Them in 2025? An Expert Deep Dive
Cold therapy has been an athletic recovery mainstay for decades. From weekend warriors to pro athletes, everybody swears by recovery ice baths for reducing inflammation, speeding up muscle repair, and...
How Tight Should a Rash Guard Be? The Perfect Fit Guide for BJJ & MMA
Listen up, grapplers! After spending countless hours on the mats and seeing white belts to black belts make the same mistakes, I'm here to break down everything you need to...
What Are Spats Shorts? Your Expert Guide to Maximum Performance
As a BJJ black belt who's been smashing and passing for over 15 years, I've seen the evolution of gear from the old school days of board shorts to today's...
BJJ vs. Luta Livre (What's The Difference & Which Is Better?)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's rise to global dominance was fueled by its fearless approach to challenge matches. By taking on fighters from other styles, BJJ proved itself to be one of the...
BJJ vs. Aikido (What's The Difference & Which Is Better?)
Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu are two martial arts that often find themselves compared, yet they couldn’t be more different in their goals, techniques, and effectiveness. Aikido, once seen as a...
BJJ vs. Kung Fu (What's The Difference & Which Is Better?)
Martial arts have captivated the world for centuries, blending physical prowess with cultural richness. Kung Fu was the first to spark global fascination in the 1960s and 70s, introducing Eastern...
Is BJJ a Good Workout? Rolling Your Way to Peak Fitness
The White Belt Awakening When I first stepped onto the mats as a scrawny college kid, I was clueless about the transformation awaiting me. Little did I know that Brazilian...