This jiu-jitsu content library is packed with stories, guides, tips, and gear reviews straight from the mats and the minds of people who live BJJ.
Each section includes your actual published content—grouped in a way that makes it super easy to find, link to, or expand into more content.
1. Jiu Jitsu Beginner Guides (Start Here)
Are you new to Jiu-Jitsu? These posts make the early steps easier.
- The Ultimate Guide to Starting Jiu-Jitsu
- What to Expect in Your First BJJ Class (Without Freaking Out)
- 10 Essential Rules of Success for BJJ Beginners
- Overcoming the Frustration of Starting Jiu-Jitsu
- Gi or No Gi Jiu Jitsu — Which Is Better? (With Examples)
- What Does BJJ Do to Your Body?
- Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Worth the Cost?
2. Jiu Jitsu Training Tips & Drills
Want to get better faster? Read these.
- Essential Strength and Conditioning Exercises for BJJ
- Core Exercises for Jiu-Jitsu: Build Stability, Balance, and Power
- BJJ Weekly Training Schedule for Rapid Progress!
- BJJ Training Program for Building Muscle
- How to Score Points in Jiu Jitsu (The Ultimate Guide)
- Solo Resistance Band Warm-Up for BJJ
- 7 Amazing Tips to Get Better at Grappling
3. Jiu Jitsu Techniques, Positions & Submissions
We break down Jiu Jitsu moves, techniques, and positions without fluff.
- Mastering Half Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Side Control Escapes: How to Get Out of This BJJ Position
- If You’re Always Stuck in Closed Guard — Use These Sweeps!
- My Top Submissions from Closed Guard—Here’s What Works!
- Jiu Jitsu Armbar: Everything You Need to Know!
- Best Collar Chokes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Understanding the K-Guard in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4. Real Stories from the Mats
Personal stories. Hard lessons. Raw experiences.
- Overcoming the Feeling of Quitting BJJ (3 Simple Fixes!)
- I Got Smashed and Fell in Love—My First BJJ Class!
- Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Overcome a Fear of Failure
- Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Rebuild My Confidence
- The Mats Don’t Lie!
- Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Keep My Cool in the Classroom
- Jiu-Jitsu Became My Anchor in the Storm of Life
- I Ignored Closed Guard Fundamentals—I Got Smashed!
- Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Overcome Fatigue at Work
5. Mindset, Motivation & Mental Game
BJJ is mental. Here’s how to stay sane and steady.
- Why Do Some Fighters Stay Average While Others Become Champions?
- How Sun Tzu’s Ancient Wisdom Made Me a Better Grappler
- My Breath Was My Worst Opponent!
- I’ve Tried These Breathing Exercises for Jiu-Jitsu — Here’s What Happened!
- Calm Under Pressure—A Jiu-Jitsu Lesson That Changed My Life!
- Jiu-Jitsu Taught Me to Embrace Struggles with Passion
- The Power of Surrounding Yourself with Greatness in Jiu-Jitsu and Life
- Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Break Free from a Bad Routine
6. Belt Journey & Rank Talk
Belts aren’t everything—but they do bring stories.
- BJJ Blue Belt Requirements Explained (Bonus Quiz!)
- BJJ Blue Belt: All You Need to Know
- 10 Fastest Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Promotions Ever—Who Broke the Rules?
- BJJ Black Belt Promotion Myths Debunked!
7. Etiquette & Off-Mat Life
What happens off the mats matters just as much.
- Jiu-Jitsu Etiquette and Rules to Follow!
- 5 Vital Oral Hygiene Tips for BJJ Athletes!
- The Only Jiu Jitsu Hydration Guide You Need!
- Why Oral Care Is a Must for Grapplers
- Jiu-Jitsu Helped Me Manage My Anger and Find Peace
8. Gear Reviews & Equipment Picks
Tried, tested, and reviewed gear for grapplers.
- Creative BJJ Belt Display Ideas That Tell Your Story!
- Top BJJ Gi for Beginners!
- Best Jiu Jitsu Groin Protectors (Top 2025 Picks)
- The Best BJJ No-Gi Gear for Grappling Enthusiasts
- The Best BJJ Bags to Carry Your Gear in Style (Top Picks)
- Sanabul CORE MMA Shorts Review
- The Best Neck Harnesses for Jiu-Jitsu
- Sanabul Compression Shirt Reviews (Ronin + Essentials)
9. Events, Fighters, & Breakdown Talk
Big names. Big matches. Big lessons.
- Craig Jones vs. Gordon Ryan: Who’s the King of the Mats?
- The 2025 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship: What You Need to Know
- Every ADCC World Champion Since 1998
- New Wave Jiu-Jitsu Finally Joining CJI 2
- Is Tom Hardy a Real Martial Artist?
- Marcelo Garcia: A Legendary BJJ and ADCC Champion
- Ranking the Greatest Men’s Gi Jiu-Jitsu World Champions