White belt twilight: Reflections of a zebra belt. Coloured belts commonly serve as visual markers of stages on our Jiu-jitsu…
Read MorePublished: August 11, 2020
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, White Belt
Rolling in new territory The sport and discipline of Jiu-jitsu has grown internationally. The consequent opening of many academies in…
Read MorePublished: September 18, 2019
Categories: BJJ In Other Gyms, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Etiquette, Fear in BJJ, Fitness, Getting Better, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Policies, Rolling in new territory, The gentle art
Fear & loathing in Jiu-jitsu: One of the hardest things about Jiu-jitsu is facing fears that come with the sport….
Read MorePublished: September 1, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Coaching, Fear in BJJ, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Quitting
Rising Phoenix: How injuries help our Jiu-jitsu. As with any intense sport which is practiced regularly, injuries in Jiu-jitsu can…
Read MorePublished: July 30, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Health, Injuries, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Mental Health, Policies, Rising Phoenix
Little Grasshopper Lessons: How to be more coachable in Jiu-jitsu When it comes to success in Jiu-jitsu, the simple truth…
Read MorePublished: April 17, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Getting Better, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Little Grasshopper Lessons
The Secret Sauce: How competition helps your Jiu-jitsu game Whether you are new to Jiu-jitsu or a veteran, one question…
Read MorePublished: March 16, 2019
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Fitness, Get in Shape, Health, Jiu Jitsu Philosophy, Mental Health, The Secret Sauce
Beyond Excuses: Why white belts really quit (and how not to) Many people who start Jiu-jitsu quit within the first…
Read MorePublished: February 12, 2019
Categories: Beyond Excuses, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Etiquette, Mental Health, Quitting
Words from the Winner: A few words from the Winner of the Kodokan YYC Combat Athlete Transformation Challenge. Participating in…
Read MorePublished: October 4, 2018
Categories: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Challenge, Etiquette, Fitness, Kodokan YYC Combat Athlete Transformation Challenge, Mental Health, MMA, Winner