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Category: Brazilian jiu-jitsu

The White Belt Journey: What to Expect in Your First Year of BJJ

Man, that first BJJ class hits different. Walking into the gym, you’re hit with that distinct smell of sweat-soaked mats and the sound of bodies hitting the ground. Your crisp white gi feels stiff and awkward, and you’ve got no clue what you’re getting yourself into. Trust me, we’ve all been there. The Early Days: Pure Survival Mode Welcome to the Deep End Let’s be real – those first few weeks are straight-up chaos. You’re…

What is Brazilian jiu-jitsu?

Understanding the Foundations Brazilian jiu-jitsu, or BJJ as it is commonly referred to, offers so significantly more than merely just yet another martial art – you will obtain yourself and learn how to conquer equally psychological and bodily challenges. How BJJ Changed Self-Defence and Sports Part I of II An Article SeriesBJJ has reinvented self-defense as we know it and sport as we know it from its humble beginnings in Brazil to its worldwide fame.…